Farewell to Dream
Originally released in 1956. Farewell to Dream is a drama film. directed by Keisuke Kinoshita. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shinji Tanaka, Yūko Mochizuki, and Takahiro Tamura
Synopsis
A coming-of-age story portrayed as the loss of all youthful illusions. Sixteen-year-old Yoichi dreams of becoming a sailor. His parents are fishmongers, and Yoichi lives together with them and his four siblings in cramped living conditions. His beloved younger sister is given to a wealthy, childless uncle; his best friend moves away; the girl he fell in love with from afar is with someone else: little by little, Yoichi loses all the people that are important to him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shinji Tanaka
as Yôichi Akimoto
Yūko Mochizuki
as Yôichi's mother, Oshin
Takahiro Tamura
as Sudô
Yoshiko Kuga
as Yôichi's older sister, Toyoko
Isuzu Yamada
as Seiji's mother, Kiyo
Eijirō Tōno
as Yôichi's father, Genkichi
Shinichi Himori
Nobuo Nakamura
as Seiji's father, Haruo
Noriko Arita
Teruko Kishi
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farewell to Dream about?
A coming-of-age story portrayed as the loss of all youthful illusions. Sixteen-year-old Yoichi dreams of becoming a sailor. His parents are fishmongers, and Yoichi lives together with them and his ...
Who directed Farewell to Dream?
Farewell to Dream was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.
How long is Farewell to Dream?
Farewell to Dream has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Farewell to Dream released?
Farewell to Dream was released on April 17, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Farewell to Dream?
The main cast of Farewell to Dream includes Shinji Tanaka, Yūko Mochizuki, Takahiro Tamura, Yoshiko Kuga, Isuzu Yamada.