Where Spring Comes Late (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1970, Where Spring Comes Late is a drama film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is set in 1970 during the time of the first EXPO in Japan. The film’s main figure is a miner who suddenly becomes unemployed because the mine he worked in was shut down. He decides to resettle with his whole family to Hokkaido in northern Japan and start a new life as a farmer.
Who’s in it. Where Spring Comes Late stars Chieko Baisho as Tamiko, Hisashi Igawa as Seiichi, Chishū Ryū as Genzo, So's father and Tsuyoshi Kinoshita as Son, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Where Spring Comes Late 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 Where Spring Comes Late page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where Spring Comes Late tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where Spring Comes Late (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Where Spring Comes Late change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Where Spring Comes Late worth watching?
- Where Spring Comes Late holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Where Spring Comes Late?
- Where Spring Comes Late stars Chieko Baisho, Hisashi Igawa, Chishū Ryū, Tsuyoshi Kinoshita and Chiaki Seo.
- When was Where Spring Comes Late released?
- Where Spring Comes Late was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.