Year One in the North (2005)
Original title: 北の零年
Year One in the North is a 2005 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Isao Yukisada, with a running time of 2h 49m. It stars Ken Watanabe, Sayuri Yoshinaga and Etsushi Toyokawa.
In 1868, after the fall of the Shogun-dominated Japan, the new government orders people from Awaji, near Kobe, to re-locate to the northern part of Hokkaido. These people once supported the now displaced Samurais of the older days. After two years, over 500 of them settled in their new land under the leadership of Hideaki, husband of Shino. However, as crops fail he is to go to Sapporo to learn new techniques of farming, leaving his wife and daughter for 5 years. All this time, the new community is constantly watched by the government which choose to again uproot them from their new homes.
Quick answers
What is Year One in the North about?
In 1868, after the fall of the Shogun-dominated Japan, the new government orders people from Awaji, near Kobe, to re-locate to the northern part of Hokkaido. These people once supported the now displaced Samurais of the older days. After two years, over 500 of them settled in their new land under the leadership of Hideaki, husband of Shino. However, as crops fail he is to go to Sapporo to learn new techniques of farming, leaving his wife and daughter for 5 years. All this time, the new community is constantly watched by the government which choose to again uproot them from their new homes.
When was Year One in the North released?
Year One in the North was released on 14 January 2005.
How long is Year One in the North?
Year One in the North runs 2h 49m.
Who made Year One in the North?
Year One in the North was directed by Isao Yukisada.