Nomugi Pass (1979)
Original title: あゝ野麦峠
Nomugi Pass is a 1979 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, with a running time of 2h 34m. It stars Shinobu Otake, Mieko Harada and Chikako Yuri.
The story of the silk industry and the young girls who worked as silk spinners in the early 1900s in Japan. The silk mills were located in Okaya which lies just beyond the Nomugi Pass. The women and girls worked in a hot, humid atmosphere without rest, and endured those conditions and sexual harassment to earn money for their poor families. Across the ocean, it was the great depression in America.
Quick answers
What is Nomugi Pass about?
The story of the silk industry and the young girls who worked as silk spinners in the early 1900s in Japan. The silk mills were located in Okaya which lies just beyond the Nomugi Pass. The women and girls worked in a hot, humid atmosphere without rest, and endured those conditions and sexual harassment to earn money for their poor families. Across the ocean, it was the great depression in America.
When was Nomugi Pass released?
Nomugi Pass was released on 30 June 1979.
How long is Nomugi Pass?
Nomugi Pass runs 2h 34m.
Who made Nomugi Pass?
Nomugi Pass was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.