Year One in the North (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2005, Year One in the North is a drama and history film directed by Isao Yukisada, running about 169 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1868, after the fall of the Shogun-dominated Japan, the new government orders people from Awaji, near Kobe, to re-locate to the northern part of Hokkaido. These people once supported the now displaced Samurais of the older days. After two years, over 500 of them settled in their new land under the leadership of Hideaki, husband of Shino. However, as crops fail he is to go to Sapporo to learn new techniques of farming, leaving his wife and daughter for 5 years. All this time, the new community is constantly watched by the government which choose to again uproot them from their new homes.
Who’s in it. Year One in the North stars Ken Watanabe as Komatsubara Hideaki, Sayuri Yoshinaga as Komatsubara Shino, Etsushi Toyokawa as Ashirika and Toshiro Yanagiba as Mamiya Denzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Year One in the North has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Year One in the North page.
If you liked it. Fans of Year One in the North tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Year One in the North (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Year One in the North change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Year One in the North worth watching?
- Year One in the North holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Year One in the North?
- Year One in the North stars Ken Watanabe, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Toyokawa, Toshiro Yanagiba and Satomi Ishihara.
- When was Year One in the North released?
- Year One in the North was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 169 minutes.