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The Approach of Autumn (1960): Cast

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The Approach of Autumn is a 1960 drama directed by Mikio Naruse, starring Kamatari Fujiwara as Tsunekichi Yamada, Seizaburô Kawazu and Daisuke Katô. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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The Approach of Autumn (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Mikio Naruse
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Approach of Autumn About?

The premise of The Approach of Autumn without spoilers.

A single mother from the countryside moves to Tokyo with her sixth‑grade son. She leaves the boy in the care of his uncle’s family while she attempts to revive a struggling grocery shop and takes a job at a local inn. At the inn the boy becomes friends with the innkeeper’s daughter, forging a tender connection amid the challenges.

The Approach of Autumn Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • minidress
  • travel
  • mother son relationship
  • grocery store
  • fight
  • children
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Cast & crew

The Approach of Autumn Cast & Characters

Kamatari Fujiwara leads the cast as Tsunekichi Yamada, with Seizaburô Kawazu as Asao and Daisuke Katô as Tomioka. Directed by Mikio Naruse; 27 actors are credited in all.

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More from Mikio Naruse

More films directed by Mikio Naruse: Moment of Terror, The Thin Line, Yearning and A Woman’s Life.

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Details

The Approach of Autumn Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Autumn Has Already Started” and “Aki tachinu”.

Also known as
  • Autumn Has Already Started
  • Aki tachinu
  • À l'approche de l'automne
  • 가을이 오다
  • Вот и осень
  • 秋之来临
  • 秋之來臨

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The Approach of Autumn FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Approach of Autumn, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Approach of Autumn?

The Approach of Autumn runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was The Approach of Autumn released?

The Approach of Autumn was released on October 1, 1960.

Who directed The Approach of Autumn?

The Approach of Autumn was directed by Mikio Naruse.

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Who is in the cast of The Approach of Autumn?

The Approach of Autumn stars Kamatari Fujiwara as Tsunekichi Yamada, Seizaburô Kawazu as Asao and Daisuke Katô as Tomioka, among 27 credited actors.

Does The Approach of Autumn have a post-credit scene?

No. The Approach of Autumn has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Approach of Autumn in?

The original language of The Approach of Autumn is Japanese.

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