From the Northern Country (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 8.9
Released in 1981, From the Northern Country is a family series.
What it’s about. Narrated by the son, Jun, the tale follows the lives of two children torn between their parents and their parents' divorce. Jun, and his sister Hotaru, grow and mature - willingly and sometimes forcibly - in the harsh climates of Hokkaido, learning the ways of life through their interaction with the folk of Furano.
Who’s in it. From the Northern Country stars Kunie Tanaka as Goru Kuroita (黑板五郎), Hidetaka Yoshioka as Jun Kuroita (黑板纯), Tomoko Nakajima as Hotaru Kuroita (黑板萤) and Koichi Iwaki as Sota Kitamura (北村草太), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.9/10, From the Northern Country sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From the Northern Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of From the Northern Country tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From the Northern Country (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for From the Northern Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is From the Northern Country worth watching?
- From the Northern Country holds an audience score of 8.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in From the Northern Country?
- From the Northern Country stars Kunie Tanaka, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Tomoko Nakajima, Koichi Iwaki and Miyuki Matsuda.
- When was From the Northern Country released?
- From the Northern Country was released in 1981.