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Home from the Sea

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Home from the Sea

7.2

1h 36m

1972

Synopsis

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.

Director

Yoji Yamada

Drama

japanese family

Cast & Crew

Chieko Baisho

Chieko Baisho

as Tamiko Ishizaki

Hisashi Igawa

Hisashi Igawa

as Seiichi Ishizaki

Chishū Ryū

Chishū Ryū

as Ishizaki Senzo

Gin Maeda

Gin Maeda

as Kenji Ishizaki

Yuriko Abe

Sen Yano

Sen Yano

Reiko Tajima

Reiko Tajima

Kiyoshi Atsumi

Kiyoshi Atsumi

as Matsushita

Hiro Kasai

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