When Will You Return? (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, When Will You Return? is a drama, family and romance film directed by Fukugawa Yoshihiro, running about 114 minutes. “Itsu Mata, Kimi to Hori Jun Zairai” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tomoko Ashimura types on a computer her memory of her late husband Goro, but Tomoko Ashimura succumbs to a disease. On behalf of Tomoko Ashimura, her grandchild Osamu collects Tomoko’s memoirs. He learns about the love between his grandparents for the past 50 years and the difficult life they faced during and after the Pacific War.
Who’s in it. When Will You Return? stars Machiko Ono as Tomoko Ashimura, Osamu Mukai as Goro Ashimura, Yoko Nogiwa as Tomoko Ashimura (Present Days) and Kayoko Kishimoto as Mami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, When Will You Return? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Will You Return? page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Will You Return? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Will You Return? (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Will You Return? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Will You Return? worth watching?
- When Will You Return? holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Will You Return??
- When Will You Return? stars Machiko Ono, Osamu Mukai, Yoko Nogiwa, Kayoko Kishimoto and Taro Suruga.
- When was When Will You Return? released?
- When Will You Return? was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.