Beyond the Green Hills (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film
Released in 1963, Beyond the Green Hills is a drama and romance film directed by Katsumi Nishikawa, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Shinko Terasawa was always considered to be the odd ball of the bunch. At a time when romance was against school regulations, Shinko was the first to take a bite out of the forbidden fruit. Expelled from her former school, she finds herself in an all-girls school in Jokamachi, where rumors fly. One day, Shinko delivers an anonymous love letter addressed to her English teacher, Ms. Shimazaki. Convinced that the students are playing a prank, Ms. Shimazaki is adamant about getting to the bottom of this "problem”.
Who’s in it. Beyond the Green Hills stars Sayuri Yoshinaga as Shinko Terazawa, Mitsuo Hamada as Rokusuke Kaneya, Midori Tashiro as Kazuko Sasai and Hideki Takahashi as Yasukichi Tominaga, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beyond the Green Hills page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beyond the Green Hills tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beyond the Green Hills (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beyond the Green Hills change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Beyond the Green Hills?
- Beyond the Green Hills stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Mitsuo Hamada, Midori Tashiro, Hideki Takahashi and Arihiro Fujimura.
- When was Beyond the Green Hills released?
- Beyond the Green Hills was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.