Summer Clouds (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1958, Summer Clouds is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. A war widow with a young boy manages a farm with her bossy mother-in-law. When a reporter comes to interview her, the two begin an affair. He turns out to be married and won't leave his wife. Her older brother tries to marry off his children and hang on to/ extend his farm through an advantageous marriage in the face of threatened land confiscation and the desire of his children to get comfortable urban jobs instead of the backbreaking work in the paddy fields under parental control.
Who’s in it. Summer Clouds stars Chikage Awashima as Yae, Yōko Tsukasa as Miciko, Isao Kimura as Okawa and Keiju Kobayashi as Hatsuji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Summer Clouds has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Summer Clouds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer Clouds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer Clouds (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer Clouds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Summer Clouds worth watching?
- Summer Clouds holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Summer Clouds?
- Summer Clouds stars Chikage Awashima, Yōko Tsukasa, Isao Kimura, Keiju Kobayashi and Kumi Mizuno.
- When was Summer Clouds released?
- Summer Clouds was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.