Dispersed Clouds (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1951, Dispersed Clouds is a drama and romance film directed by Heinosuke Gosho, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Five women classmates from a college in Tokyo are on the first stretch of a walking tour when one of them, Masako, falls ill at a railway station. Osen, a middle-aged maid from a nearby inn, takes her in and nurses her, assisted by Dr. Minami, a young physician who diagnoses her illness as a mild case of pneumonia. With Masako in good hands and needing a few days to recuperate, her classmates continue their tour. Masako’s recovery, however, is hampered by her spoiled and immature nature and her determination to punish the world for the loss of her mother.
Who’s in it. Dispersed Clouds stars Kieko Sawamura as Masako Fujimura, Yôichi Numata as Takeshi Minami, Hiroko Kawasaki as Osen and Ken Mitsuda as Ryohei Fujimura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dispersed Clouds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dispersed Clouds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dispersed Clouds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dispersed Clouds (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dispersed Clouds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dispersed Clouds worth watching?
- Dispersed Clouds holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dispersed Clouds?
- Dispersed Clouds stars Kieko Sawamura, Yôichi Numata, Hiroko Kawasaki, Ken Mitsuda and Taeko Fukuda.
- When was Dispersed Clouds released?
- Dispersed Clouds was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.