Farewell to Dream (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1956, Farewell to Dream is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A coming-of-age story portrayed as the loss of all youthful illusions. Sixteen-year-old Yoichi dreams of becoming a sailor. His parents are fishmongers, and Yoichi lives together with them and his four siblings in cramped living conditions. His beloved younger sister is given to a wealthy, childless uncle; his best friend moves away; the girl he fell in love with from afar is with someone else: little by little, Yoichi loses all the people that are important to him.
Who’s in it. Farewell to Dream stars Shinji Tanaka as Yôichi Akimoto, Yūko Mochizuki as Yôichi's mother, Oshin, Takahiro Tamura as Sudô and Yoshiko Kuga as Yôichi's older sister, Toyoko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Farewell to Dream 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 Farewell to Dream page.
If you liked it. Fans of Farewell to Dream tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Farewell to Dream (1956)?
- In US, Farewell to Dream is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Farewell to Dream worth watching?
- Farewell to Dream holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Farewell to Dream?
- Farewell to Dream stars Shinji Tanaka, Yūko Mochizuki, Takahiro Tamura, Yoshiko Kuga and Isuzu Yamada.
- When was Farewell to Dream released?
- Farewell to Dream was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.