
A Distant Cry from Spring
A man, a woman, and her son – three lives thrown together on a stormy night.
Directed by Yoji Yamada
Produced by Shochiku
A tender, melancholic rural drama about transient human connection and the bittersweet impact of a stranger's arrival and departure on a mother and son's isolated life.
The quiet life of a mother and her young son living on a farm in Hokkaido is changed by the arrival of a man who ignites flames of romance in the heart of the mother and shows her boy the importance of grit and kindness, but then he leaves with the autumn wind.
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Questions people ask
Is A Distant Cry from Spring sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.
Is A Distant Cry from Spring violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is A Distant Cry from Spring scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is A Distant Cry from Spring easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does A Distant Cry from Spring end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like A Distant Cry from Spring
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Distant Cry from Spring
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Distant Cry from Spring, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Distant Cry from Spring, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Distant Cry from Spring, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































