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Faraway Sunset (1992)

Movie ★ 10.0 119 min

Drama

Faraway Sunset tells the story of the famed bacteriologist who is known to have discovered the agent that cause syphilis, and for his relentless search for a cure to yellow fever. As a toddler, his mother's neglect had caused an accident to his left hand, fusing together all the fingers in a bizarre twist of fate. Naturally extremely remorseful for being the cause of her son's handicap, she does everything she could to ensure that he gets to lead a normal life, despite having to fend off bullies and unfair prejudices.

Seijiro Koyama Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 4, 1992
Runtime
119 min
IMDb
tt0108362
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Studio
, Tokyu Group,

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Cast

Yoshiko Mita Yoshiko Mita Shika Noguchi Hiroshi Mikami Hiroshi Mikami Hideyo Noguchi Tatsuya Nakadai Tatsuya Nakadai Kobayashi Riho Makise Riho Makise Yoneko Yamauchi Takahiro Tamura Takahiro Tamura Ryutaro Shingo Yamashiro Shingo Yamashiro Dr. Watanabe Hiroyuki Nagato Hiroyuki Nagato Dr. Kitasato Julie Dreyfus Julie Dreyfus Mary Toshinori Omi Toshinori Omi Chisako Hara Chisako Hara Chōichirō Kawarasaki Chōichirō Kawarasaki

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Frequently asked questions

What is Faraway Sunset about?
Faraway Sunset tells the story of the famed bacteriologist who is known to have discovered the agent that cause syphilis, and for his relentless search for a cure to yellow fever. As a toddler, his mother's neglect had caused an accident to his left hand, fusing together all the fingers in a bizarre twist of fate. Naturally extremely remorseful for being the cause of her son's handicap, she does everything she could to ensure that he gets to lead a normal life, despite having to fend off bullies and unfair prejudices.
Who directed Faraway Sunset?
Faraway Sunset was directed by Seijiro Koyama.
Who stars in Faraway Sunset?
Faraway Sunset stars Yoshiko Mita, Hiroshi Mikami, Tatsuya Nakadai, Riho Makise.
When was Faraway Sunset released?
Faraway Sunset is a 1992 drama film.
Where can I watch Faraway Sunset?
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