Summer Clouds
Originally released in 1958. Summer Clouds is a drama film. directed by Mikio Naruse. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Chikage Awashima, Yōko Tsukasa, and Isao Kimura
Synopsis
A war widow with a young boy manages a farm with her bossy mother-in-law. When a reporter comes to interview her, the two begin an affair. He turns out to be married and won't leave his wife. Her older brother tries to marry off his children and hang on to/ extend his farm through an advantageous marriage in the face of threatened land confiscation and the desire of his children to get comfortable urban jobs instead of the backbreaking work in the paddy fields under parental control.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (14 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summer Clouds about?
A war widow with a young boy manages a farm with her bossy mother-in-law. When a reporter comes to interview her, the two begin an affair. He turns out to be married and won't leave his wife. Her o...
Who directed Summer Clouds?
Summer Clouds was directed by Mikio Naruse.
How long is Summer Clouds?
Summer Clouds has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Summer Clouds released?
Summer Clouds was released on September 2, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Summer Clouds?
The main cast of Summer Clouds includes Chikage Awashima, Yōko Tsukasa, Isao Kimura, Keiju Kobayashi, Kumi Mizuno.