The Far Road

The Far Road

114 mins | Drama | Sept. 11, 1977

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.

The Far Road

114 mins | Drama | Sept. 11, 1977

The Far Road
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.
Producers
Original title 遠い一本の道
Directors Sachiko Hidari
Writers Ken Miyamoto