A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
October 28, 1972
Original Title:
故郷
Alternate Titles:
Furusato
Home from the Sea
Hometown
Родной город
Genres:
Drama
Production Companies:
Shochiku
Production Countries:
Japan
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 96
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.
Art Direction:
Kiminobu Satō
Director:
Yoji Yamada
Director of Photography:
Tetsuo Takaha
Editor:
Iwao Ishii
Lighting Technician:
Hiroshi Iijima
Original Music Composer:
Masaru Satō
Producer:
Kiyoshi Shimazu
Screenplay:
Yoji Yamada
Akira Miyazaki
Set Decoration:
Takeshi Machida
Sound Recordist:
Kan Nakamura
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