Summer for the Living movie poster

Summer for the Living

August 27, 2011 1h 29m

Originally released in 2011. Summer for the Living is a drama film. directed by Kenji Fukuma. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Akira Yoshino, Saori Kohara, and Tsunekichi Suzuki

Synopsis

A humanistic drama about an encounter in the life of a woman around the age of 40, set during the Obon season when the living take time to reflect on the dead. Director Fukuma Kenji is also a poet and a university professor. Chikage (Yoshino Akira) is reunited with Shohei (Suzuki Tsunekichi), a man she once lived together with, and his daughter Saki (Kohara Saori). After several twists and turns, Chikage and Shohei come to share the same roof again, but Saki is unable to accept it. Then one year later during Obon, relations eventually thaw between Chikage and Saki.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 27, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summer for the Living about?

A humanistic drama about an encounter in the life of a woman around the age of 40, set during the Obon season when the living take time to reflect on the dead. Director Fukuma Kenji is also a poet ...

Who directed Summer for the Living?

Summer for the Living was directed by Kenji Fukuma.

How long is Summer for the Living?

Summer for the Living has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Summer for the Living released?

Summer for the Living was released on August 27, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Summer for the Living?

The main cast of Summer for the Living includes Akira Yoshino, Saori Kohara, Tsunekichi Suzuki.