Movie

Going West: to the West

19971h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Kan Mukai
Release date: 1997-10-18
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Mukai Productions

About Going West: to the West

Going West: to the West is a 1997 movie, directed by Kan Mukai, starring Chikage Awashima, Mikio Osawa and Miki Fujitani. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Going West: to the West in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Sakuma Ryu, who runs a liquor store alone in downtown Tokyo, ends up living with his eldest son and his wife after a small fire breaks out. His sons are always there to help, but Ryu, who has stubbornly lived alone since her husband's death, feels uncomfortable there, and frequently visits his tea-drinking buddy Kinue to vent his frustrations. However, Kinue's sudden death and a postcard inspire Ryu to set off on a solo trip in her husband's beloved Mini Cooper. Her destination is Matsuyama in Shikoku, where she spent her childhood and where her first love, for whom she harbored a faint crush, still lives. The Mini Cooper speeds smoothly between Gifu and Kyoto. But when Shota and a young couple from the future join Ryu in the Mini Cooper, things start to look ominous...

Cast

Chikage Awashima

Ryu Sakuma:

Mikio Osawa

Shota Mizukami

Miki Fujitani

Ito Mirai

So Yamamura

Shogo Kawahara

Nijiko Kiyokawa

Kinue Kurata

Akito Nakagaki

Hiroshi Sakuma:

Hisaya Morishige

Neighbor Osamu

Gin Maeda

Susumu Sakuma

Tsurugi Miyuki

Michiko Sakuma

Hiroko Hayashi

Nobuko Yoshii:

Reika Mukae

Murakami Ritsuko

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Going West: to the West in United States?+

Going West: to the West is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Going West: to the West on Netflix?+

Going West: to the West is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Going West: to the West?+

Going West: to the West has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in Going West: to the West?+

Going West: to the West stars Chikage Awashima, Mikio Osawa, Miki Fujitani, So Yamamura and Nijiko Kiyokawa.

When did Going West: to the West come out?+

Going West: to the West is a 1997 movie directed by Kan Mukai.

Who directed Going West: to the West?+

Going West: to the West was directed by Kan Mukai.