River of First Love (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2004, River of First Love is a drama, family and romance film directed by Itsumichi Isomura, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. 8-year old boy, Shimpei, who loves fishing and painting, lives with his beautiful mother, surrounded by nature. His mother, Satsuki, has a weak constitution and lost her husband years ago. She takes care of her son lovingly but sometimes strictly, on her own. Shimpei's childhood sweetheart, Sayuri, is deaf, but somehow they can understand each other and they always spend time together.
Who’s in it. River of First Love stars Hiroshi Tamaki as Sinpei Kato, Haruka Ayase as Sayuri Takakura, Shunsuke Matsuoka as Kawashima and Hiroshi Abe as Shiro Takakura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, River of First Love 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 River of First Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of River of First Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch River of First Love (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for River of First Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is River of First Love worth watching?
- River of First Love holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in River of First Love?
- River of First Love stars Hiroshi Tamaki, Haruka Ayase, Shunsuke Matsuoka, Hiroshi Abe and Miki Nakatani.
- When was River of First Love released?
- River of First Love was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.