Movie

Yearning

★ 8.1(72)19641h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Mikio Naruse
Release date: 1964-01-15
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

About Yearning

Yearning is a 1964 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Mikio Naruse, starring Hideko Takamine, Yūzō Kayama and Mitsuko Kusabue. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 72 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Yearning in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

War widow Reiko rebuilds and runs the grocery shop in the house of her husband's family. Many years later, their business is threatened by a newly built supermarket and Reiko's in-laws plan to convert their small shop into a supermarket, to her detriment.

Cast

Hideko Takamine

Reiko Morita

Yūzō Kayama

Koji Morita

Mitsuko Kusabue

Hisako Morizono

Mie Hama

Ruriko

Aiko Mimasu

Shizu Morita

Yū Fujiki

Mr. Nomizo

Kazuo Kitamura

Mr. Morizono

Hisao Toake

Mr. Okamoro

Kumeko Urabe

Bar Madam

Kan Yanagiya

Mr. Kaga

Yutaka Sada

Mr. Murata

Yutaka Nakayama

Themes & keywords

widowfamily relationshipsunrequited lovegrocery store

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Yearning in Italy?+

Yearning is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Yearning on Netflix?+

Yearning is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Yearning?+

Yearning has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Yearning?+

Yearning stars Hideko Takamine, Yūzō Kayama, Mitsuko Kusabue, Mie Hama and Aiko Mimasu.

When did Yearning come out?+

Yearning is a 1964 movie directed by Mikio Naruse.

What genre is Yearning?+

Yearning is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Yearning?+

Yearning was directed by Mikio Naruse.