Kitakami yakyoku (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film
Released in 1961, Kitakami yakyoku is a drama and romance film directed by Yoshitsugu Nakajima, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. Keisuke and Shizuko grew up by the Kitakami river and came to fall in love before they knew it. Eighteen years ago, Shizuko was left an orphan and was taken in by Keisuke's parents, who had raised her as their own child. At the riverside when the cherry blossoms are falling, Keisuke, now enrolled in university, promises Shizuko that he will tell his parents about them at the start of the summer vacation. He then sets off for Tokyo...
Who’s in it. Kitakami yakyoku stars Tamio Kawachi as Keisuke Shirato, Chieko Matsubara as Shizuko Suda, Yuji Odaka as Ryoichi Yamada and Hiroshi Kondō, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kitakami yakyoku page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kitakami yakyoku tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kitakami yakyoku (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kitakami yakyoku change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Kitakami yakyoku?
- Kitakami yakyoku stars Tamio Kawachi, Chieko Matsubara, Yuji Odaka, Hiroshi Kondō and Yoshiko Nezu.
- When was Kitakami yakyoku released?
- Kitakami yakyoku was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.