Spring Bell (1985)
Original title: 春の鐘
Spring Bell is a 1985 Japanese-language romance movie directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars Kinya Kitaoji, Yoshiko Mita and Eiji Okada.
Rokuheita Narumi is fascinated by oriental art and works as the director of the Saho Art Museum in Nara. His wife, Noriko, is unable to leave Tokyo, despite his wishes, and the two live separately. Feeling lonely and neglected by her husband, she immerses herself in the depraved life of the city and continues to have a loveless relationship with a doctor, Katsumori. One day, Narumi arrives in Tokyo and learns of Noriko's affair, but he cannot divorce her for the sake of their child, so he devotes himself to his work.
Quick answers
What is Spring Bell about?
Rokuheita Narumi is fascinated by oriental art and works as the director of the Saho Art Museum in Nara. His wife, Noriko, is unable to leave Tokyo, despite his wishes, and the two live separately. Feeling lonely and neglected by her husband, she immerses herself in the depraved life of the city and continues to have a loveless relationship with a doctor, Katsumori. One day, Narumi arrives in Tokyo and learns of Noriko's affair, but he cannot divorce her for the sake of their child, so he devotes himself to his work.
When was Spring Bell released?
Spring Bell was released on 9 November 1985.
How long is Spring Bell?
Spring Bell runs 2h 10m.
Who made Spring Bell?
Spring Bell was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.
Cast
- Kinya Kitaoji as Rokuheita Narumi
- Yoshiko Mita as Noriko Narumi
- Eiji Okada as Hachiro Ishimoto
- Kyôko Kishida as Fusako Ishimoto
- Mariko Kaga as Sanae Ishiwata
- Shinsuke Ashida as Toichiro Miyake
- Akira Nakao as Maki Katsumori
- Toshiya Fujita as Tomio Murata
- Tomoko Naraoka as Katsuko Naganuma
- Kazuko Shirakawa as Toyoko
- Sumie Sasaki as Rise Amano
- Aoi Nakajima as Kazuyo