About this movie
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.
Quick facts
Year
2005
Runtime
2h 49m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.7/10
Votes
10
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
JA
Cast
meiji period
hokkaido, japan
1870s
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Questions about Year One in the North
How long is Year One in the North?
Year One in the North has a runtime of 2h 49m (2 hours and 49 minutes).
Who directed Year One in the North?
Year One in the North was directed by Isao Yukisada and released in 2005.
What genre is Year One in the North?
Year One in the North is a Drama, History film (2005).
Who stars in Year One in the North?
The cast of Year One in the North includes Ken Watanabe, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Toyokawa, Toshiro Yanagiba, Satomi Ishihara.
What is the TMDB rating for Year One in the North?
Year One in the North has a TMDB rating of 5.7/10 based on 10 votes.
