Apart from You (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1933, Apart from You is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. For Apart from You, Mikio Naruse turned his camera on the lives of working women, which he would continue to do throughout his long career. In this gently devastating drama, a critical breakthrough for the director, he contrasts the life of an aging geisha, whose angry teenage son is ashamed of her profession, with that of her youthful counterpart, a lovely young girl resentful of her family for forcing her into a life of ignominy.
Who’s in it. Apart from You stars Mitsuko Yoshikawa as Kikue, Akio Isono as Yoshio, Sumiko Mizukubo as Shôkiku and Reikichi Kawamura as Shôkiku's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Apart from You has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Apart from You page.
If you liked it. Fans of Apart from You tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Apart from You (1933)?
- In US, Apart from You is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Apart from You worth watching?
- Apart from You holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Apart from You?
- Apart from You stars Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Akio Isono, Sumiko Mizukubo, Reikichi Kawamura and Ryuko Fuji.
- When was Apart from You released?
- Apart from You was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.