Climbing to Spring(2014)
春を背負って
An alpine story of family, determination and destiny.
Climbing to Spring Synopsis
Toru grew up in alpine countryside around Mount Tate. As a child, he resented the yearly trek up the mountain with his father to prepare their mountain hut for the summer season of climbers. When Toru grows up, he leaves his hometown and enters the working world as a stock trader. One day, Toru receives word that his father has passed away. He returns to Mount Tate once again, and becomes conscious of a new calling. But, does Toru have what it takes to follow in his father’s footsteps?
Climbing to Spring (2014) is a drama film directed by Daisaku Kimura, released on June 14, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Yu Aoi, Sosuke Ikematsu and Sakura Ando. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Daisaku Kimura
- Writers:
- Tomoyuki Takimoto, Ryōhei Sasamoto, Daisaku Kimura
- Producers:
- Kaoru Matsuzaki, Taichi Ueda
- Cinematographer:
- Daisaku Kimura
- Composer:
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Production:
- Fuji Television Network, Horipro, TOHO, The Kitanippon Shimbun, Toho Pictures
- Revenue:
- $800,000
- Status:
- Released
Climbing to Spring (2014) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Climbing to Spring before you stream it.
Climbing to Spring Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kenichi Matsuyama
as Toru
Yu Aoi
as Ai Takazawa
Sosuke Ikematsu
as Koichi Sunaga
Sakura Ando
as Yuri Nakagawa
Renji Ishibashi
as Hisao Nozawa
Isao Natsuyagi
Kaoru Kobayashi
as Isao Nagamine
Etsushi Toyokawa
as Goro Tada
Hirofumi Arai
as Satoshi Nakagawa
Hisashi Igawa
as Bunji
Toru Nakamura
as Takashi Asakura
Eisaku Yoshida
Key crew
Directed by Daisaku Kimura, written by Tomoyuki Takimoto, Ryōhei Sasamoto and Daisaku Kimura, produced by Kaoru Matsuzaki and Taichi Ueda.
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Climbing to Spring Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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Climbing to Spring – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Climbing to Spring online?
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Climbing to Spring (2014) is available to stream on U-NEXT and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Climbing to Spring?
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The main cast of Climbing to Spring (2014) includes Kenichi Matsuyama, Yu Aoi, Sosuke Ikematsu, Sakura Ando and Renji Ishibashi. The film was directed by Daisaku Kimura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Climbing to Spring released?
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Climbing to Spring was released on June 14, 2014 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Climbing to Spring worth watching?
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Climbing to Spring (2014) holds an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Climbing to Spring?
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