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Year One in the North

Year One in the North

In 1868, after the fall of the Shogun-dominated Japan, the new government orders people from Awaji, near Kobe, to re-locate to the northern part of Hokkaido. These people once supported the now displaced Samurais of the older days. After two years, over 500 of them settled in their new land under the leadership of Hideaki, husband of Shino. However, as crops fail he is to go to Sapporo to learn new techniques of farming, leaving his wife and daughter for 5 years. All this time, the new community is constantly watched by the government which choose to again uproot them from their new homes.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 北の零年
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 2005-01-14
  • Runtime: 169 minutes
  • Rating: 4.9/10 (8 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Toei Company, Toei Labo Tech, Malin Post Production., TV Asahi, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Hokkaido Television Broadcasting, Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting, Hiroshima Home Television, Toei Tokyo, Toei Video Company, Kaga Electronics, Tokyo FM, Nippan Group Holdings, Up Front, Hokkaido Railway Company, Hokkaido Shinbun Press, Sapporo Breweries, GEO CORPORATION, Prism, OKAYASU SHOJI, The Asahi Shimbun, STELLAR PLACE SAPPORO, Circle K Sunkus
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.3083
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe

as Komatsubara Hideaki

Sayuri Yoshinaga

Sayuri Yoshinaga

as Komatsubara Shino

Etsushi Toyokawa

Etsushi Toyokawa

as Ashirika

Toshiro Yanagiba

Toshiro Yanagiba

as Mamiya Denzo

Satomi Ishihara

Satomi Ishihara

as Komatsubara Tae

Yuriko Ishida

Yuriko Ishida

as Mamiya Kayo

Teruyuki Kagawa

Teruyuki Kagawa

as Mochida Kurazo

Sadawo Abe

Sadawo Abe

as

Mitsuru Fukikoshi

Mitsuru Fukikoshi

as

Mitsuru Hirata

Mitsuru Hirata

as

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

meiji periodhokkaido, japan1870s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Year One in the North?

Year One in the North is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 2005-01-14.

Who are the main actors in Year One in the North?

The main cast includes Ken Watanabe, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Etsushi Toyokawa, Toshiro Yanagiba, Satomi Ishihara, .

Where can I watch Year One in the North online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Year One in the North is available.

Is Year One in the North based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Year One in the North?

Year One in the North has an IMDb rating of 4.9/10 based on 8 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Year One in the North?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Year One in the North?

The soundtrack was composed by Toei Company, Toei Labo Tech, Malin Post Production., TV Asahi, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Hokkaido Television Broadcasting, Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting, Hiroshima Home Television, Toei Tokyo, Toei Video Company, Kaga Electronics, Tokyo FM, Nippan Group Holdings, Up Front, Hokkaido Railway Company, Hokkaido Shinbun Press, Sapporo Breweries, GEO CORPORATION, Prism, OKAYASU SHOJI, The Asahi Shimbun, STELLAR PLACE SAPPORO, Circle K Sunkus. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Year One in the North filmed?

Year One in the North was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Year One in the North?

The total runtime of Year One in the North is 169 minutes.

Is Year One in the North suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Year One in the North?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Year One in the North.

Does Year One in the North have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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