Floating Clouds (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1955, Floating Clouds is a drama and romance film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. A married Japanese forester during WWII is sent to Indochina to manage forests. He meets a young Japanese typist and promises to leave his wife. He doesn't and after the war, she turns up and the affair resumes.
Who’s in it. Floating Clouds stars Hideko Takamine as Yukiko Koda, Masayuki Mori as Kengo Tomioka, Mariko Okada as Sei Mukai and Isao Yamagata as Sugio Iba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Floating Clouds has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Floating Clouds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Floating Clouds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Floating Clouds (1955)?
- In US, Floating Clouds is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Floating Clouds worth watching?
- Floating Clouds holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Floating Clouds?
- Floating Clouds stars Hideko Takamine, Masayuki Mori, Mariko Okada, Isao Yamagata and Chieko Nakakita.
- When was Floating Clouds released?
- Floating Clouds was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.