Two in the Shadow (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1967, Two in the Shadow is a drama and romance film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. A man is involved in a fatal car accident, and though he is blameless, his company transfers him to a remote branch in a small town. Before he leaves, he gives the man's widow a large sum of money that she uses to move back to her hometown.
Who’s in it. Two in the Shadow stars Yûzô Kayama as Shiro Mishima, Yōko Tsukasa as Yumiko, Mitsuko Mori as Katsuko and Mie Hama as Teruko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Two in the Shadow has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two in the Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two in the Shadow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two in the Shadow (1967)?
- In US, Two in the Shadow is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Two in the Shadow worth watching?
- Two in the Shadow holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Two in the Shadow?
- Two in the Shadow stars Yûzô Kayama, Yōko Tsukasa, Mitsuko Mori, Mie Hama and Mitsuko Kusabue.
- When was Two in the Shadow released?
- Two in the Shadow was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.