A Distant Cry from Spring (1980)

Other name: 遥かなる山の呼び声, はるかなるやまのよびごえ, 远山的呼唤, 远山个呼唤, Harukanaru Yama no Yobigoe, Ein ferner Schrei im Frühling, L'Écho de la montagne, Ett rop ur fjärran, Зов далёких гор

Description:

A Distant Cry from Spring, directed by Yoji Yamada, is a deeply moving drama set in a remote area of Hokkaido. The story follows a lonely widow who is struggling to maintain a small farm against the harsh elements while raising her young son. Her difficult life takes a sudden turn on a brutally stormy night when a stranger appears at her door seeking shelter. Though initially wary, she offers him hospitality. The stranger leaves but returns in the spring, asking for work in exchange only for room and board. As they face the endless round of backbreaking farm chores together, a slow emotional bond begins to develop between them. Through beautifully observed details of daily life, the film portrays their growing connection and the challenges that threaten to overwhelm them. When revelations about the characters finally emerge, it leads to an authentic and highly emotional resolution that captures the quiet magic of ordinary lives.

Director: Yamada Yoji [山田洋次]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1980

Genre:Drama; Family; Friendship; Romance