When Winter Comes
An old man cashes in all his possessions and sets off on a journey to the Tohoku region in late autumn. Along the way, he visits a friend on his deathbed and develops a faint affection for an elegant old woman, but the purpose of his journey is actually to find a place to die. He gives a large sum of money to a young couple, who are poor but have a dream for the future, and tries to throw himself into the sea. The movie depicts the loneliness of an old man who has lost his wife.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 冬構え |
| Year | 1985 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | TV Movie, Family, Drama |
| Director | Yukio Fukamachi |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
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When Winter Comes is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1985. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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