The Village Album (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film
Released in 2004, The Village Album is a drama film directed by Mitsuhiro Mihara, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Hanatani Village in the valley of Tokushima Prefecture is going to be submerged when a dam is constructed. In order to preserve the beauty of the place for future generations, the villagers decide to take photographs of all the families in the village. Kenichi, the only photographer in the village, is put in charge of the project. He calls his son Takashi, an aspiring photographer, to help him with the task. Takashi is puzzled since his father and he are not at all close, but as they visit each family in turn and Takashi sees his father working, Takashi's feelings towards his father begin to change.
Who’s in it. The Village Album stars Tatsuya Fuji as Takahashi Kenichi, Ken Kaito as Takahashi Takashi, Mao Miyaji and Masahiro Komoto, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Village Album page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Village Album tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Village Album (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Village Album change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Village Album?
- The Village Album stars Tatsuya Fuji, Ken Kaito, Mao Miyaji, Masahiro Komoto and Mao Miyaji.
- When was The Village Album released?
- The Village Album was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.