Shinobugawa (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film
Released in 2000, Shinobugawa is a drama film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the 1950’s, and the protagonist, identified only as ‘I,’ has come from Tokyo to study, burdened by the high expectations of his poor family in northeastern Japan. He meets a young woman named Shino who works in a small restaurant in the Komagome area of Tokyo. They fall in love, and he takes her to his family home through the heavy snow for their wedding. He introduces Shino to his elderly parents and his sister; they spend their wedding night together listening to bells ringing on sleighs gliding past across the moonlit snow. The next morning, wrapped in their small world of happiness, they go to a hot spring in the mountains to begin their honeymoon.
Who’s in it. Shinobugawa stars Tomokazu Miura as I and Kaori Takahashi as Shino.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shinobugawa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shinobugawa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shinobugawa (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shinobugawa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Shinobugawa?
- Shinobugawa stars Tomokazu Miura and Kaori Takahashi.
- When was Shinobugawa released?
- Shinobugawa was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.