The Long Darkness (1972): Cast
The Long Darkness is a 1972 romantic drama directed by Kei Kumai, starring Hisashi Igawa as Tetsuro's brother, Nobuko Miyamoto and Kinzô Shin. It runs 2 hours 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Kei Kumai
- Original language
-
Japanese - Studio
- Haiyuza Theater Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Long Darkness About?
The premise of The Long Darkness without spoilers.
A study of the bond between two disillusioned youths, rendered in stark black‑and‑white imagery. It moves from the gritty, decaying lumberyards of Tokyo to barren, snow‑covered landscapes of the north, using the contrast to underscore their alienation and connection. The monochrome visuals amplify the melancholy that pervades their interactions.
The Long Darkness Themes & Keywords
· 13 tags- sex scene
- tortured soul
- love
- young
- wedding
- tuberculosis
- train
- suicide
- snow
- prostitution
- mental illness
- genetics
+1 more Show fewer
- based on novel
The Long Darkness Cast & Characters
Hisashi Igawa leads the cast as Tetsuro's brother, with Nobuko Miyamoto as Tetsuro's other sister and Kinzô Shin as Shino's father. Directed by Kei Kumai; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kei Kumai
-
Hisashi Igawa as Tetsuro's brother -
Nobuko Miyamoto as Tetsuro's other sister -
Kinzô Shin as Shino's father - Kin Sugai as Wellwisher on train
Also Starring in The Long Darkness
· 14 more- Yasushi Nagata Tetsuro's father
- Gō Katō Tetsuro
- Kaneko Iwasaki Kayo
- Toshie Kimura Okami
- Hisako Takihana Tetsuro's mother
- Komaki Kurihara Shino
- Yuriko Abe Shino's mother
- Wataru Kobayashi
- Isao Hashimoto
- Karin Yamaguchi Aya
- Shinobu Tsuruta
- Ken'ichi Matsuno
- Kayoko Onishi Sayako
- Kazuo Tachibana
More from Kei Kumai
More films directed by Kei Kumai, best-rated first: The Sea Is Watching, Darkness in the Light, To Love and Deep River.
The Long Darkness Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Трудная любовь” and “Shinobugawa”.
- Also known as
-
- Трудная любовь
- Shinobugawa
- Ресторан «Синобугава»
- Синобугава
- La Rivière Shinobu
- 忍川之恋
- 忍川之戀
Seen The Long Darkness?
Movies Like The Long Darkness
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Darkness and Light, Long Twilight and Dark Illness.
The Long Darkness FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Long Darkness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Long Darkness?
The Long Darkness runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was The Long Darkness released?
The Long Darkness was released on May 25, 1972.
Who directed The Long Darkness?
The Long Darkness was directed by Kei Kumai.
More films by Kei Kumai Who is in the cast of The Long Darkness?
The Long Darkness stars Hisashi Igawa as Tetsuro's brother, Nobuko Miyamoto as Tetsuro's other sister and Kinzô Shin as Shino's father, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Long Darkness have a post-credit scene?
No. The Long Darkness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Long Darkness in?
The original language of The Long Darkness is Japanese.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
