The Blue Mountains: Part I (1949): cast, story & where to watch

1949 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1949, The Blue Mountains: Part I is a drama and romance film directed by Tadashi Imai, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Teacher Yukiko finds herself in opposition to conservative faculty and villagers after defending a student for being in a relationship with a young man from Tokyo.

Who’s in it. The Blue Mountains: Part I stars Setsuko Hara as Yukiko Shimazaki, Ryō Ikebe as Rokusuke Kaneya, Michiyo Kogure as Umetaro and Yōko Sugi as Shinko Terazawa, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Blue Mountains: Part I 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 The Blue Mountains: Part I page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Blue Mountains: Part I tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Blue Mountains: Part I (1949)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blue Mountains: Part I change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Blue Mountains: Part I worth watching?
The Blue Mountains: Part I holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Blue Mountains: Part I?
The Blue Mountains: Part I stars Setsuko Hara, Ryō Ikebe, Michiyo Kogure, Yōko Sugi and Ichirō Ryūzaki.
When was The Blue Mountains: Part I released?
The Blue Mountains: Part I was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.