Climbing to Spring (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2014, Climbing to Spring is a drama film directed by Daisaku Kimura, running about 116 minutes. “An alpine story of family, determination and destiny.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Toru grew up in alpine countryside around Mount Tate. As a child, he resented the yearly trek up the mountain with his father to prepare their mountain hut for the summer season of climbers. When Toru grows up, he leaves his hometown and enters the working world as a stock trader. One day, Toru receives word that his father has passed away. He returns to Mount Tate once again, and becomes conscious of a new calling. But, does Toru have what it takes to follow in his father footsteps?
Who’s in it. Climbing to Spring stars Kenichi Matsuyama as Toru, Yu Aoi as Ai Takazawa, Sosuke Ikematsu as Koichi Sunaga and Sakura Ando as Yuri Nakagawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Climbing to Spring has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $800K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Climbing to Spring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Climbing to Spring tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Climbing to Spring (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Climbing to Spring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Climbing to Spring worth watching?
- Climbing to Spring holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Climbing to Spring?
- Climbing to Spring stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Yu Aoi, Sosuke Ikematsu, Sakura Ando and Renji Ishibashi.
- When was Climbing to Spring released?
- Climbing to Spring was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.