Then Summer Came (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2008, Then Summer Came is a drama film directed by Ryo Iwamatsu, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. A humorous wedding story fueled by a rather no-good father and son, disguised as the old and new “good guys.” The father Nobuo, and his son Tamio, are unable to mature, unable to break the parent-child roles, have no sense of responsibility, and keep holding on to the past. The pair is overwhelmed by all the colorful characters around them telling them what to do. They go to strenuous and humorous efforts to make Tamio’s wedding an event to remember.
Who’s in it. Then Summer Came stars Joe Odagiri as Tamio Kanzaki, Kumiko Aso as Hitomi, Kaoru Kobayashi and Manami Fuji as Reiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Then Summer Came has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Then Summer Came page.
If you liked it. Fans of Then Summer Came tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Then Summer Came (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Then Summer Came change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Then Summer Came worth watching?
- Then Summer Came holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Then Summer Came?
- Then Summer Came stars Joe Odagiri, Kumiko Aso, Kaoru Kobayashi, Manami Fuji and Kyuzo Kawabe.
- When was Then Summer Came released?
- Then Summer Came was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.