The River with No Bridge (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1992, The River with No Bridge is a drama film directed by Yōichi Higashi, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. A widow and her two sons, Seitaro and Koji, live in the small town of Komori, where Buraku people are forced to reside. The two boys are continuously harassed by their teachers and classmates through their childhood as a result of their Buraku heritage. In the midst of the 1918 Great Rice Riots in Osaka, Seitaro meets with Asako, the daughter of a rice shop owner, and falls in love with her. She too is of Buraku descent. At the same period, Hideaki, an old friend of the brothers returns to Komori, and he along with Koji and the townspeople create "Zenkoku Suiheisha", the National Levelers Association, an organization pledged to build a bridge over the river of discrimination, making all people equal in every way.
Who’s in it. The River with No Bridge stars Naoko Ohtani as Fude Hatanaka, Tamao Nakamura as Nui Hatanaka, Tetsuta Sugimoto as Seitaro Hatanaka and Atsuro Watabe as Koji Hatanaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The River with No Bridge 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 River with No Bridge page.
If you liked it. Fans of The River with No Bridge tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The River with No Bridge (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The River with No Bridge change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The River with No Bridge worth watching?
- The River with No Bridge holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The River with No Bridge?
- The River with No Bridge stars Naoko Ohtani, Tamao Nakamura, Tetsuta Sugimoto, Atsuro Watabe and Hiroko Nakajima.
- When was The River with No Bridge released?
- The River with No Bridge was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.