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Early Spring Story (1985)

Japanese drama film directed by Shinichiro Sawai

Film facts

Runtime
1h 36m 96 min
Released
14 September 1985
Language
Japanese

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Early Spring Story has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 min). The Japanese film released on 14 September 1985. It is directed by Shinichiro Sawai and stars Tomoyo Harada, Ryūzō Hayashi and Kunie Tanaka.

Cast and crew

Cinematography
Seizō Sengen
Written by
Machiko Nasu
Produced by
Haruki Kadokawa, Mitsuru Kurosawa

Box office, awards and more

Set in
Kamakura, Tokyo
Country
Japan

Release and where to watch

In theatres
14 September 1985
On OTT
Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Early Spring Story?

Early Spring Story has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes, or 96 min.

When did Early Spring Story release?

Early Spring Story released on 14 September 1985.

Who directed Early Spring Story?

Early Spring Story is directed by Shinichiro Sawai.

Who is in the cast of Early Spring Story?

The cast of Early Spring Story includes Tomoyo Harada, Ryūzō Hayashi, Kunie Tanaka, Saori Yuki, Nobuko Sendō and Yukako Hayase.

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Updated 10 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.