Clouds Over the Hill (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 2009, Clouds Over the Hill is a war & politics and drama series.
What it’s about. Saka no Ue no Kumo is an NHK 21st Century special drama which was aired over three years starting from November 29, 2009. The series runs 13 episodes at 90 minutes each. The first series, with 5 episodes, was broadcast in 2009, while series two and three, each with 4 episodes, were broadcast in late 2010 and 2011. While most episodes were shot in Japan, one of the episodes in series two was shot in Latvia. The TV series is based on the novel Saka no ue no kumo by Ryōtarō Shiba and adopted by Hisashi Nozawa. The theme song of the drama series is titled "Stand Alone". It was composed by Joe Hisaishi, written by Kundo Koyama and performed by British soprano singer Sarah Brightman.
Who’s in it. Clouds Over the Hill stars Masahiro Motoki as 秋山真之, Hiroshi Abe as 秋山好古, Teruyuki Kagawa as 正岡子規 and Miho Kanno as 正岡律, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Clouds Over the Hill has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Clouds Over the Hill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Clouds Over the Hill tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Clouds Over the Hill (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Clouds Over the Hill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Clouds Over the Hill worth watching?
- Clouds Over the Hill holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Clouds Over the Hill?
- Clouds Over the Hill stars Masahiro Motoki, Hiroshi Abe, Teruyuki Kagawa, Miho Kanno and Takako Matsu.
- When was Clouds Over the Hill released?
- Clouds Over the Hill was released in 2009.