The Far Road
1978 · Movie · 114 min. · Japan
Set in the time of steam locomotives and covering a period of almost 30 years, this sensitive film tells the story of the wife of a railroad worker in the northern part of Japan. The ferocious local class restrictions work to keep her husband in his place, as does his lack of education.
Direction Sachiko Hidari
Cast Sachiko Hidari · Yoshie Ichige · Hisashi Igawa · Kyôzô Nagatsuka
Soundtrack Minoru Miki
Screenplay Ken Miyamoto
Cinematography Junichi Segawa
Original title Toi ippon no michi
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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