A poor family of miners from Kyushu uproot themselves and make the long journey to what they hope is a better life in Hokkaido. Their journey is beset with hardship and tragedy.
Directed byYôji Yamada
Written byAkira Miyazaki, Yôji Yamada
CountryJapan
Runtime106 min
On screen
Chieko Baishô
Hisashi Igawa
Chishû Ryû