A Town and a Tall Chimney (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, A Town and a Tall Chimney is a history film directed by Katsuya Matsumura, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Japan in 1910, industrialization is unstoppable and devastating entire areas in the name of progress. In X, a farming village in Ibaraki Prefecture, the environment is so polluted that the plants in the fields die and the air, which is laden with toxic smoke, can no longer be breathed. But Saburo, the grandson of the village elder, can no longer put up with this and forms the resistance of the villagers. In Junpei, the idealistic employee of Hitachi, he finds an unexpected ally, and together they fight for a way to save the village.
Who’s in it. A Town and a Tall Chimney stars Asato Ide, Dai Watanabe, Shinya Owada and Ayako Kobayashi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Town and a Tall Chimney page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Town and a Tall Chimney tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Town and a Tall Chimney (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Town and a Tall Chimney change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Town and a Tall Chimney?
- A Town and a Tall Chimney stars Asato Ide, Dai Watanabe, Shinya Owada, Ayako Kobayashi and Koji Kikkawa.
- When was A Town and a Tall Chimney released?
- A Town and a Tall Chimney was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.