Home from the Sea

The story

On a beautiful island in Seto Inner Sea, Seichi and Minko make their living by transporting rocks to construction sites by boat. They cherish the deepest affection for this piece of land they call home, and the simple life they lead. But rapid industrial growth makes it all but impossible to continue their chosen living style, and they are forced to leave their beloved hometown in search of a brighter future. But their hometown lingers on their hearts, and they dream of a time when they may once again return.

In the same saga

Tamiko Trilogy

In release order

Where Spring Comes Late

1970

This film

Home from the Sea

1972

A Distant Cry from Spring

1980

Cast

C Chieko BaishoTamiko Ishizaki H Hisashi IgawaSeiichi Ishizaki C Chishū RyūIshizaki Senzo G Gin MaedaKenji Ishizaki Y Yuriko Abe S Sen Yano R Reiko Tajima K Kiyoshi AtsumiMatsushita H Hiro Kasai K Kenichi Matsuno T Toshiya Sugita K Ken'ichi Matsuno

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M Mayumi Ito C Chiaki Ito T Tooru Iwasaki