春を背負って (2014): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2014, 春を背負って is a drama film directed by Daisaku Kimura, running about 116 minutes. “An alpine story of family, determination and destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Toru grew up in alpine countryside around Mount Tate. As a child, he resented the yearly trek up the mountain with his father to prepare their mountain hut for the summer season of climbers. When Toru grows up, he leaves his hometown and enters the working world as a stock trader. One day, Toru receives word that his father has passed away. He returns to Mount Tate once again, and becomes conscious of a new calling. But, does Toru have what it takes to follow in his father footsteps?

Who’s in it. 春を背負って stars Kenichi Matsuyama as Toru, Yu Aoi as Ai Takazawa, Sosuke Ikematsu as Koichi Sunaga and Sakura Ando as Yuri Nakagawa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 春を背負って has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $800K at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 春を背負って page.

If you liked it. Fans of 春を背負って tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.