By the Time the Moon Rises (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, By the Time the Moon Rises is a drama, animation and history film directed by Eiichi Yamamoto, running about 45 minutes.
What it’s about. A father and daughter in Japan climb to the top of a ridge to watch the moonrise. As they wail, an old man tells them his story. An adaptation of Tetsuya Takeda's story about the relationship between a Japanese child and an American soldier.
Who’s in it. By the Time the Moon Rises stars Tetsuya Takeda as Old Farmer (voice), Kohei Miyauchi as Grandfather (voice), Michihiro Ikemizu as Boy (voice) and Youko Matsuoka as Old Farmer as a Boy (voice), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch By the Time the Moon Rises page.
If you liked it. Fans of By the Time the Moon Rises tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch By the Time the Moon Rises (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for By the Time the Moon Rises change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in By the Time the Moon Rises?
- By the Time the Moon Rises stars Tetsuya Takeda, Kohei Miyauchi, Michihiro Ikemizu, Youko Matsuoka and Yukari Wasumi.
- When was By the Time the Moon Rises released?
- By the Time the Moon Rises was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.