Eien no Nispa (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2019, Eien no Nispa is a drama and history film directed by Yanagawa Tsuyoshi, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Takeshiro Matsuura was a Japanese explorer who was the first person to document the inner reaches of what is now known as Hokkaido. He explored the area extensively during the mid 19th century and created a map of the island that included parts which had been ignored by earlier cartographers. He visited Ainu communities and compiled records of the large numbers of the population who had been conscripted for forced labor far from their homes. Matsuura suggested the name Hokkaido for the area
Who’s in it. Eien no Nispa stars Jun Matsumoto as Matsuura Takeshiro, Kyoko Fukada as Lyce of Ainu, Takashi Ukaji as Ekashi and Yosuke Eguchi as Okubo Toshimichi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Eien no Nispa has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eien no Nispa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eien no Nispa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eien no Nispa (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eien no Nispa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eien no Nispa worth watching?
- Eien no Nispa holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Eien no Nispa?
- Eien no Nispa stars Jun Matsumoto, Kyoko Fukada, Takashi Ukaji, Yosuke Eguchi and Fumiyo Kohinata.
- When was Eien no Nispa released?
- Eien no Nispa was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.