故乡
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故郷
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Home from the sea
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故鄉
director:
Yoji Yamada
playwright:
Akira Miyazaki
/
Yoji Yamada
actor:
Hisashi Igawa
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Chieko Baisho
/
Chishū Ryū
/
Gin Maeda
/
Kiyoshi Atsumi
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genre:
Drama
region:
Japan
language:
Japanese
length: 1h 41m
release date: 1972-10-28
IMDb: tt0070187
故郷
Overview
On a beautiful island in Seto Inner Sea, Seichi and Minko make their living by transporting rocks to construction sites by boat. They cherish the deepest affection for this piece of land they call home, and the simple life they lead. But rapid industrial growth makes it all but impossible to continue their chosen living style, and they are forced to leave their beloved hometown in search of a brighter future. But their hometown lingers on their hearts, and they dream of a time when they may once again return.