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Eddy Currents of Life (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film

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Released in 1964, Eddy Currents of Life is a notable film directed by Buichi Saitō, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. It is 1922 and Fumiko is a high school student. Her family is poor but she loves to study literature. Her father, a peddler, does not return home and Fumiko finds herself in financial trouble, not being able to pay for her schooling and her school excursion trip. Still, she gets a temporary job at a factory and tries to make ends meet. A film about bright side of youth adapted from the television serial of the same name.

Who’s in it. Eddy Currents of Life stars Sayuri Yoshinaga as Fumiko Hayashi, Mitsuo Hamada as Kohei Osugi, Ken Yamauchi as Jiro Sasaki and Midori Tashiro as Tsugiko Sasaki, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eddy Currents of Life page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Eddy Currents of Life (1964)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eddy Currents of Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Eddy Currents of Life?
Eddy Currents of Life stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Mitsuo Hamada, Ken Yamauchi, Midori Tashiro and Tomoko Naraoka.
When was Eddy Currents of Life released?
Eddy Currents of Life was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.