Where Chimneys Are Seen (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1953, Where Chimneys Are Seen is a comedy and drama film directed by Heinosuke Gosho, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Gosho’s most celebrated film both in Japan and the West, Where Chimneys Are Seen is perhaps the most compelling example of his concern for, and insights into, the everyday lives of lower-middle-class people. Based on Rinzo Shiina’s novel of the absurd, the film depicts the lives of two couples against the backdrop of Tokyo’s growing industrialization during the 1950s.
Who’s in it. Where Chimneys Are Seen stars Kinuyo Tanaka as Hiroko Ogata, Ken Uehara as Ryukichi Ogata, Hideko Takamine as Senko Azuma and Hiroshi Akutagawa as Kenzo Kubo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Where Chimneys Are Seen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where Chimneys Are Seen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where Chimneys Are Seen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where Chimneys Are Seen (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Where Chimneys Are Seen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Where Chimneys Are Seen worth watching?
- Where Chimneys Are Seen holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Where Chimneys Are Seen?
- Where Chimneys Are Seen stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Ken Uehara, Hideko Takamine, Hiroshi Akutagawa and Chieko Seki.
- When was Where Chimneys Are Seen released?
- Where Chimneys Are Seen was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.