The Last Embrace (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film
Released in 1953, The Last Embrace is a drama and romance film directed by Masahiro Makino, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Yukiko Nogami is rescued during a mountain blizzard by handsome forester Shinkichi, and the two subsequently fall in love. But when Shinkichi dies in an avalanche, Yukiko leaves the mountains in despair and takes a job in a bar where she becomes deeply involved in the personal lives of several of the patrons. One day she thinks she sees Shinkichi alive, but it turns out to be a gangster named Hayakawa, a man on the run who bears an astonishing resemblance to Yukiko's lost love. Against her better judgment, she is drawn to help Hayakawa, though clearly danger follows him.
Who’s in it. The Last Embrace stars Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura and Akihiko Hirata, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Embrace page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Embrace tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Embrace (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Embrace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Last Embrace?
- The Last Embrace stars Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Akihiko Hirata and Hiroshi Koizumi.
- When was The Last Embrace released?
- The Last Embrace was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.