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Summer Clouds

1958 · 128 min Drama
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

A war widow with a young boy manages a farm with her bossy mother-in-law. When a reporter comes to interview her, the two begin an affair. He turns out to be married and won't leave his wife. Her older brother tries to marry off his children and hang on to/ extend his farm through an advantageous marriage in the face of threatened land confiscation and the desire of his children to get comfortable urban jobs instead of the backbreaking work in the paddy fields under parental control.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 鰯雲
Year 1958
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Mikio Naruse
Runtime 128 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.5/10 (14 votes)

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Summer Clouds is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1958. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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