Elegy (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1976, Elegy is a romance and drama film directed by Yoshisuke Kawasaki, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. In Hokkaido, Kunigama. Reiko (Akagi) met Katsura, on a quiet and lonely late autumn evening, before the harsh and fierce winter was to come. Reiko was 21 years old, working for a small mobile theater troupe. She knew from the beginning that Katsura had a wife and children. Katsura's relationship with Reiko, half openly and half secretly, was partly due to and partly an excuse for his wife, Akiko (Kusabi),'s infidelity. Reiko was always honest with her heart. She became friends with Katsura's daughter and even made friends with Akiko.
Who’s in it. Elegy stars Kumiko Akiyoshi as Reiko Ando, Tatsuya Nakadai as Setsuo Katsuragi, Mitsuko Kusabue as Akiko Katsuragi and Ken Tanaka as Mikio Hisada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Elegy 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 Elegy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elegy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elegy (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Elegy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Elegy worth watching?
- Elegy holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Elegy?
- Elegy stars Kumiko Akiyoshi, Tatsuya Nakadai, Mitsuko Kusabue, Ken Tanaka and Takenori Murano.
- When was Elegy released?
- Elegy was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.