Reminiscence (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film
Released in 1953, Reminiscence is a drama and war film directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Kazuo Miyagawa’s prizewinning black-and-white cinematography draws out the moral shadings of Nobel laureate Yasunari Kawabata’s 1952 novel Thousand Cranes, a quietly devastating story of a young man, orphaned during the war, who stumbles into a passionate yet tragic relationship with his late father’s mistress and her daughter.
Who’s in it. Reminiscence stars Michiyo Kogure as Mrs. Ota, Nobuko Otowa as Fumiko Ota, Mitsuko Kimura as Yukiko and Masayuki Mori as Kikuji, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reminiscence page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reminiscence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reminiscence (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Reminiscence change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Reminiscence?
- Reminiscence stars Michiyo Kogure, Nobuko Otowa, Mitsuko Kimura, Masayuki Mori and Haruko Sugimura.
- When was Reminiscence released?
- Reminiscence was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.