Faraway Sunset(1992)
遠き落日
Faraway Sunset Synopsis
Faraway Sunset tells the story of the famed bacteriologist who is known to have discovered the agent that cause syphilis, and for his relentless search for a cure to yellow fever. As a toddler, his mother's neglect had caused an accident to his left hand, fusing together all the fingers in a bizarre twist of fate. Naturally extremely remorseful for being the cause of her son's handicap, she does everything she could to ensure that he gets to lead a normal life, despite having to fend off bullies and unfair prejudices.
Faraway Sunset (1992) is a drama film directed by Seijiro Koyama, released on July 4, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Yoshiko Mita, Hiroshi Mikami, Tatsuya Nakadai and Riho Makise. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Seijiro Koyama
- Writers:
- Kaneto Shindō, Kaneto Shindō
- Producers:
- Kazuyoshi Okuyama
- Cinematographer:
- Masahiko Iimura
- Composer:
- Tetsuji Hayashi
- Production:
- Shochiku, Tokyu Group, TV Asahi
- Status:
- Released
Faraway Sunset Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yoshiko Mita
as Shika Noguchi
Hiroshi Mikami
as Hideyo Noguchi
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Kobayashi
Riho Makise
as Yoneko Yamauchi
Takahiro Tamura
as Ryutaro
Shingo Yamashiro
as Dr. Watanabe
Hiroyuki Nagato
as Dr. Kitasato
Julie Dreyfus
as Mary
Toshinori Omi
Chisako Hara
Chōichirō Kawarasaki
Key crew
Directed by Seijiro Koyama, written by Kaneto Shindō and Kaneto Shindō, produced by Kazuyoshi Okuyama.
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Faraway Sunset Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Faraway Sunset – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Faraway Sunset online?
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Faraway Sunset (1992) is available to stream on U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Faraway Sunset?
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The main cast of Faraway Sunset (1992) includes Yoshiko Mita, Hiroshi Mikami, Tatsuya Nakadai, Riho Makise and Takahiro Tamura. The film was directed by Seijiro Koyama. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Faraway Sunset released?
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Faraway Sunset was released on July 4, 1992 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Faraway Sunset worth watching?
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Faraway Sunset (1992) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.