Faraway Sunset (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film
Released in 1992, Faraway Sunset is a notable film directed by Seijiro Koyama, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Faraway Sunset tells the story of the famed bacteriologist who is known to have discovered the agent that cause syphilis, and for his relentless search for a cure to yellow fever. As a toddler, his mother's neglect had caused an accident to his left hand, fusing together all the fingers in a bizarre twist of fate. Naturally extremely remorseful for being the cause of her son's handicap, she does everything she could to ensure that he gets to lead a normal life, despite having to fend off bullies and unfair prejudices.
Who’s in it. Faraway Sunset stars Yoshiko Mita as Shika Noguchi, Hiroshi Mikami as Hideyo Noguchi, Tatsuya Nakadai as Kobayashi and Riho Makise as Yoneko Yamauchi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Faraway Sunset page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Faraway Sunset (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Faraway Sunset change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Faraway Sunset?
- Faraway Sunset stars Yoshiko Mita, Hiroshi Mikami, Tatsuya Nakadai, Riho Makise and Takahiro Tamura.
- When was Faraway Sunset released?
- Faraway Sunset was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.