Drifting Clouds (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1982, Drifting Clouds is a comedy and animation film directed by Mori Masaki, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Retired samurai Kumosuke lives quietly, not to say idly, in Edo (old Tokyo) with his wife and two children, a young boy named Shinnosuke and an infant girl, Ohana. While he nominally runs a courier business to earn a living, he seems to spend most of his time smoking his pipe, drinking sake, and chasing women. The arrival of a Shinsengumi squad led by a young swordswman, Ichimonji Hyougo, disrupts this peaceful routine, forcing Kumosuke to defend himself.
Who’s in it. Drifting Clouds stars Shingo Yamashiro as Kumo (voice), Chiyoko Kawashima as Okiyo (voice), Fuyumi Shiraishi as O-Hana (voice) and Joji Yanami as Shibusawa Sensei (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Drifting 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 Drifting Clouds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drifting Clouds tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drifting Clouds (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Drifting Clouds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Drifting Clouds worth watching?
- Drifting Clouds holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drifting Clouds?
- Drifting Clouds stars Shingo Yamashiro, Chiyoko Kawashima, Fuyumi Shiraishi, Joji Yanami and Kazuhiko Kishino.
- When was Drifting Clouds released?
- Drifting Clouds was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.