The Far Road

1977 • 1h 54m • Drama

7.7(3 votes)

Set in the time of steam locomotives and covering a period of almost 30 years, this sensitive film tells the story of the wife of a railroad worker in the northern part of Japan. The ferocious local class restrictions work to keep her husband in his place, as does his lack of education.

Director

Sachiko Hidari

Writers

Ken Miyamoto

Status

Released