Yearning(1964)
乱れる
Yearning Synopsis
War widow Reiko rebuilds and runs the grocery shop in the house of her husband's family. Many years later, their business is threatened by a newly built supermarket and Reiko's in-laws plan to convert their small shop into a supermarket, to her detriment.
Yearning (1964) is a drama and romance film directed by Mikio Naruse, released on January 15, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Hideko Takamine, Yūzō Kayama, Mitsuko Kusabue and Mie Hama. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikio Naruse
- Writers:
- Zenzō Matsuyama, Mikio Naruse
- Producers:
- Sanezumi Fujimoto, Mikio Naruse
- Cinematographer:
- Jun Yasumoto
- Composer:
- Ichirō Saitō
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
Yearning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hideko Takamine
as Reiko Morita
Yūzō Kayama
as Koji Morita
Mitsuko Kusabue
as Hisako Morizono
Mie Hama
as Ruriko
Aiko Mimasu
as Shizu Morita
Yū Fujiki
as Mr. Nomizo
Kazuo Kitamura
as Mr. Morizono
Hisao Toake
as Mr. Okamoro
Kumeko Urabe
as Bar Madam
Kan Yanagiya
as Mr. Kaga
Yutaka Sada
as Mr. Murata
Yutaka Nakayama
Key crew
Directed by Mikio Naruse, written by Zenzō Matsuyama and Mikio Naruse, produced by Sanezumi Fujimoto and Mikio Naruse.
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Yearning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 77 ratings.
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Yearning – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Yearning online?
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Yearning (1964) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Yearning?
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The main cast of Yearning (1964) includes Hideko Takamine, Yūzō Kayama, Mitsuko Kusabue, Mie Hama and Aiko Mimasu. The film was directed by Mikio Naruse. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Yearning released?
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Yearning was released on January 15, 1964 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Yearning worth watching?
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Yearning (1964) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.