Summer Clouds (1958) movie poster

Summer Clouds

1958 · 128 min · Director: Mikio Naruse

Summer Clouds (1958) is a drama, directed by Mikio Naruse. It stars Chikage Awashima and Yōko Tsukasa. The 128-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What Summer Clouds Is About

A woman who lost her husband in the war runs a farm with her small son, under a mother in law whose word carries. An affair begins with the journalist who comes to interview her, but the man is married and has no intention of leaving his wife. At the same time her older brother, faced with the threat of losing land, tries to talk his children into advantageous marriages, while the young want jobs in the city rather than work in the paddy fields. Mikio Naruse gives post war rural life without speeches, through the calculations made inside a family. Chikage Awashima and Yoko Tsukasa appear in the hundred and twenty eight minute Japanese film, completed in 1958.

How did this film move you?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summer Clouds about?

A woman who lost her husband in the war runs a farm with her small son, under a mother in law whose word carries. An affair begins with the journalist who comes to interview her, but the man is married and has no intention of leaving his wife.

Where can I watch Summer Clouds?

Summer Clouds isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.

How long is Summer Clouds?

Summer Clouds runs for 128 minutes (2h 8m).

When did Summer Clouds come out?

Summer Clouds was released in 1958.

Who directed Summer Clouds?

Summer Clouds was directed by Mikio Naruse.

Who stars in Summer Clouds?

Summer Clouds stars Chikage Awashima, Yōko Tsukasa, Isao Kimura, Keiju Kobayashi.

What is Summer Clouds's rating?

Summer Clouds holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

Featured in These Lists

Dramas Based on a Book

From the Same Director

Films Similar to Summer Clouds

Sunday Drama Once a week: an editor’s pick + 3 similar gems. No spam.