Preparation for the Festival (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1975, Preparation for the Festival is a drama film directed by Kazuo Kuroki, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Tateo, young and neurotic, wishes to leave the village his mother has raised him in.
Who’s in it. Preparation for the Festival stars Jun Etoh as Tateo Oki, Keiko Takeshita as Ryoko Kamioka, Rie Katsuragi as Mayumi Nakajima and Miki Sugimoto as Miyoko Nakajima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Preparation for the Festival has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Preparation for the Festival page.
If you liked it. Fans of Preparation for the Festival tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Preparation for the Festival (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Preparation for the Festival change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Preparation for the Festival worth watching?
- Preparation for the Festival holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Preparation for the Festival?
- Preparation for the Festival stars Jun Etoh, Keiko Takeshita, Rie Katsuragi, Miki Sugimoto and Haruko Mabuchi.
- When was Preparation for the Festival released?
- Preparation for the Festival was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.