Early Spring Story (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1985, Early Spring Story is a drama and romance film directed by Shinichirô Sawai, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A high school student Hitomi poses as a university student and ends up in falling in love with middle-aged Okawa, her dead mother's ex-boyfriend. Hitomi's feelings shift back and forth as she is not sure whether it is true love or just a realization of her mother's romantic dream...
Who’s in it. Early Spring Story stars Tomoyo Harada as Hitomi Okino, Kunie Tanaka as Okino, Hitomi's father, Saori Yuki as Keiko Otake, Okino's fiancee and Nobuko Sendo as Asako Maki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Early Spring Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Early Spring Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Early Spring Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Early Spring Story (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Early Spring Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Early Spring Story worth watching?
- Early Spring Story holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Early Spring Story?
- Early Spring Story stars Tomoyo Harada, Kunie Tanaka, Saori Yuki, Nobuko Sendo and Yukako Hayase.
- When was Early Spring Story released?
- Early Spring Story was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.