Movie

Shimanto River (1991)

• December 7, 1991
• 1h 51m

• Drama

Overview

A young boy, Atsu, grows up along the banks of the Shimanto River in rural southern Shikoku. He comes to grips with the unfairness of life and the emotional pain involved in the loss of innocence. The film is based on an autobiographical novel written by Kyuzo Sasayama.

Director

Hideo Onchi

Writers

Kyuzo Sasayama, Motomu Furuta

Starring

Kanako Higuchi, Kaori Takahashi, Bengal