The Horizon (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, The Horizon is a notable film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Internationally acclaimed for his cinematic realism and social commitment, Kaneto Shindo based the story of THE HORIZON on his sister's experiences. The film concerns Hideo, a young girl who leaves Japan in 1920 to settle her family's debt by being sold in marriage to a Japanese farmer in San Francisco. Over the next 20 years the couple works hard and raises 4 children. After Pearl Harbor is attacked they are interned with other Japanese immigrants in a camp, losing both their land and their assets. Hideo has now been uprooted twice and has to adjust to her son's going to war and her daughters' post-war assimilation and marriage to Americans despite her protests. But Hideo is a survivor and she awaits a new immigrant from Japan with hope.
Who’s in it. The Horizon stars Nobuko Otowa as Hideyo, after age 40, Toshiyuki Nagashima as Yoshio, Kumiko Akiyoshi as Sakura and Saburo Tokito as Taro, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Horizon page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Horizon (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Horizon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Horizon?
- The Horizon stars Nobuko Otowa, Toshiyuki Nagashima, Kumiko Akiyoshi, Saburo Tokito and Misako Tanaka.
- When was The Horizon released?
- The Horizon was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.