Home from the Sea
1972 · Movie · 101 min. · Japan
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.
Direction Yôji Yamada
Cast Hisashi Igawa · Chieko Baisho · Chishu Ryu · Gin Maeda · Mayumi Ito · Kiyoshi Atsumi · Chiaki Ito
Soundtrack Masaru Satô
Screenplay Yôji Yamada · Akira Miyazaki
Cinematography Tetsuo Takahane
Original title Kokyô (Furusato) (Home from the Sea)
Also known as Hometown
7.0
36 votes (FilmAffinity)
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