Movie

Year One in the North

★ 5.7(10)20052h 49m

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Good to know

Director: Isao Yukisada
Release date: 2005-01-14
Runtime: 2h 49m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toei Company

About Year One in the North

Year One in the North is a 2005 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Isao Yukisada, starring Ken Watanabe, Sayuri Yoshinaga and Etsushi Toyokawa. It has a runtime of 2 hours 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 10 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Year One in the North in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1868, after the fall of the Shogun-dominated Japan, the new government orders people from Awaji, near Kobe, to re-locate to the northern part of Hokkaido. These people once supported the now displaced Samurais of the older days. After two years, over 500 of them settled in their new land under the leadership of Hideaki, husband of Shino. However, as crops fail he is to go to Sapporo to learn new techniques of farming, leaving his wife and daughter for 5 years. All this time, the new community is constantly watched by the government which choose to again uproot them from their new homes.

Cast

Ken Watanabe

Komatsubara Hideaki

Sayuri Yoshinaga

Komatsubara Shino

Etsushi Toyokawa

Ashirika

Toshiro Yanagiba

Mamiya Denzo

Satomi Ishihara

Komatsubara Tae

Yuriko Ishida

Mamiya Kayo

Teruyuki Kagawa

Mochida Kurazo

Sadao Abe

Mitsuru Fukikoshi

Mitsuru Hirata

Renji Ishibashi

Moro Morooka

Themes & keywords

meiji periodhokkaido, japan1870s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Year One in the North in Switzerland?+

Year One in the North is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Year One in the North on Netflix?+

Year One in the North is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Year One in the North?+

Year One in the North has a runtime of 2 hours 49 minutes (169 minutes).

Who stars in Year One in the North?+

Year One in the North stars Ken Watanabe, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Toyokawa, Toshiro Yanagiba and Satomi Ishihara.

When did Year One in the North come out?+

Year One in the North is a 2005 movie directed by Isao Yukisada.

What genre is Year One in the North?+

Year One in the North is Drama and History film.

Who directed Year One in the North?+

Year One in the North was directed by Isao Yukisada.