Yearning
War widow Reiko rebuilds and runs the grocery shop in the house of her husband's family. Many years later, their business is threatened by a newly built supermarket and Reiko's in-laws plan to convert their small shop into a supermarket, to her detriment.
Where to watch Yearning in India
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Where is Yearning streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | LaCinetek, ARTE VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, NECO Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Yearning
Yearning is a 1964 Japanese-language drama and romance film directed by Mikio Naruse. The cast is led by Hideko Takamine, Yūzō Kayama, Mitsuko Kusabue. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 100 ratings.
Yearning was produced by TOHO and made in Japan. It was released on January 15, 1964.
- Director
- Mikio Naruse
- Writers
- Zenzō Matsuyama, Mikio Naruse
- Release date
- January 15, 1964
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- TOHO
Yearning cast & crew
Yearning was directed by Mikio Naruse and written by Zenzō Matsuyama and Mikio Naruse.
The cast features Hideko Takamine as Reiko Morita, Yūzō Kayama as Koji Morita, Mitsuko Kusabue as Hisako Morizono, Mie Hama as Ruriko, Aiko Mimasu as Shizu Morita, and Yū Fujiki as Mr. Nomizo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ichirō Saitō, cinematography is by Jun Yasumoto, and it was produced by Sanezumi Fujimoto and Mikio Naruse.
Is Yearning worth watching?
Yearning holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 78 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Yearning is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Yearning
Hideko Takamine
Reiko Morita
Yūzō Kayama
Koji Morita
Mitsuko Kusabue
Hisako Morizono
Mie Hama
Ruriko
Aiko Mimasu
Shizu Morita
Yū Fujiki
Mr. Nomizo
Kazuo Kitamura
Mr. Morizono
Hisao Toake
Mr. Okamoro
Kumeko Urabe
Bar Madam
Kan Yanagiya
Mr. Kaga
Yutaka Sada
Mr. Murata
Yutaka Nakayama
Yearning — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Yearning in India?
Yearning is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Yearning in the US?
In the US, Yearning is streaming on Criterion Channel.
▸What language is Yearning in?
Yearning is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Yearning?
Yearning runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Yearning rated?
It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 78 ratings.
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