Cast
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Yūjirō Ishihara
as Kôhei Misugi
Izumi Ashikawa
as Miharu Yamaki
Misako Watanabe
as Shinobu Yamaki
Sanae Nakahara
as Setsuko Kajiwara
Kō Nishimura
as Uno
Toshio Sugiyama
as
Arihiro Fujimura
as
Tōru Abe
as
Chikako Miyagi
as
Tamae Kiyokawa
as
Yumi Takano
as
Hideko Kariya
as
Chieko Yasuda
as
Mikiko Sakai
as
Zenpei Saga
as
Crew
Director
- Kō Nakahira
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Wait for Tomorrow examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of a period setting that reflects societal issues of its time. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Kō Nakahira brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1960, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Wait for Tomorrow took approximately 28 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 91 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 137 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 10 months to complete.
- The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1960, when this film was released:
- The space race between the USSR and USA was at its height.
- Social and cultural revolution was transforming Western societies.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: October 26, 1960
- Runtime: 1h 31m