The Takatsu River (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, The Takatsu River is a drama film directed by Yoshinari Nishikôri, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Set along the river basin of Shimane Prefeture's Takatsu River, a government-protected river, this drama portrays various people living in an area burdened by decreasing population as they carry on the tradition of "Kagura" Shinto music and dance which is said to be the roots of Kabuki. Directing from his own screenplay is Nishikori Yoshinari of Railways. Saito Manabu (Komoto Masahiro) operates a ranch on a mountain and worries his son Tatsuya (Ishikawa Raizo) has been making a habit of skipping Kagura practice. Then Manabu learns his alma mater elementary school will be closed down.
Who’s in it. The Takatsu River stars Masahiro Koumoto as Saito Manabu, Naho Toda as Ohata Yoko, Ito Ohno and Hiromasa Taguchi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Takatsu River page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Takatsu River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Takatsu River (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Takatsu River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Takatsu River?
- The Takatsu River stars Masahiro Koumoto, Naho Toda, Ito Ohno, Hiromasa Taguchi and Chōei Takahashi.
- When was The Takatsu River released?
- The Takatsu River was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.