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After the Rain

Original title: Ame agaru
  • 19991999
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
4.1K
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After the Rain (1999)
  • Drama
During a downpour, a generous ronin and his supporting wife are stranded at a country inn. The ronin comes to the attention of a lord who wants to hire him as an instructor for his men, who ... Read allDuring a downpour, a generous ronin and his supporting wife are stranded at a country inn. The ronin comes to the attention of a lord who wants to hire him as an instructor for his men, who treat the ronin with disrespect.During a downpour, a generous ronin and his supporting wife are stranded at a country inn. The ronin comes to the attention of a lord who wants to hire him as an instructor for his men, who treat the ronin with disrespect.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
4.1K
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  • Director
    • Takashi Koizumi
  • Writers
    • Akira Kurosawa(screenplay)
    • Shûgorô Yamamoto(short story)
  • Stars
    • Akira Terao
    • Yoshiko Miyazaki
    • Shirô Mifune
Top credits
  • Director
    • Takashi Koizumi
  • Writers
    • Akira Kurosawa(screenplay)
    • Shûgorô Yamamoto(short story)
  • Stars
    • Akira Terao
    • Yoshiko Miyazaki
    • Shirô Mifune
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    • 34User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 15 wins & 8 nominations

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    Akira Terao
    • Ihei Misawaas Ihei Misawa
    Yoshiko Miyazaki
    Yoshiko Miyazaki
    • Tayo Misawaas Tayo Misawa
    Shirô Mifune
    • Lord Nagai Izuminokami Shigeakias Lord Nagai Izuminokami Shigeaki
    Fumi Dan
    • Okugataas Okugata
    Hisashi Igawa
    Hisashi Igawa
    • Kihei Ishiyamaas Kihei Ishiyama
    Hidetaka Yoshioka
    • Chamberlain Gonnojo Sakakibaraas Chamberlain Gonnojo Sakakibara
    Mieko Harada
    Mieko Harada
    • Okinas Okin
    Tatsuo Matsumura
    Tatsuo Matsumura
    • Sekkyo-Bushi Jii, the Old Preacheras Sekkyo-Bushi Jii, the Old Preacher
    Takayuki Katô
    • Hayato Naitôas Hayato Naitô
    Tatsuya Nakadai
    Tatsuya Nakadai
    • Tsuji Gettanas Tsuji Gettan
    Makiya Yamaguchi
    Toshihide Wakamatsu
    Daisuke Ryû
    Daisuke Ryû
    Bin Moritsuka
    Masayoshi Nagasawa
    Tappei Shimokawa
    Kôen Okumura
    Tomoko Ôtakara
    • Director
      • Takashi Koizumi
    • Writers
      • Akira Kurosawa(screenplay)
      • Shûgorô Yamamoto(short story)
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    • Trivia
      Akira Kurosawa died after writing the screenplay and completing preproduction. His producer son offered the direction to Kurosawa's long-time assistant. But shooting could begin only when Elie Chouraqui's French Company 7 Films Cinéma accepted to co-produce.
    • Quotes

      Lord Nagai Izuminokami Shigeaki: The forging of the grain delicately moistened very well drawn groves a proud blade has the freshness of a spring breeze and it's perfume.

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    User reviews34

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    "Quiet" samurai film
    Kurosawa was very interested in stories about older men facing their destiny. Most of his films from Kagemusha and on deal with this in some way. Ame Agaru is another story that deals with the topic.

    Almost like a play at times, Ame Agaru takes it's time and is all the better for it. There are some excellent sword fights and formal duels in the film but they are not the focus of the film. There's a bit of time depicting the main character silently practicing his sword work in the woods that might bore a number of viewers.

    Is this a Kurosawa film? Yes, in that I could easily see him directing this story. There are a number of similarities to his last film, Madadayo. No, in that the direction here is sort of mundane. Kurosawa's distinctive eye is missing. There's a TV movie quality that's sort of unusual for a film like this. However, the actors and the story really do carry this film over and while it's not a masterpiece, it's not a waste of time either if you know what you are getting into.
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    • Apr 14, 2007

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 2000 (Japan)
    • Countries of origin
      • Japan
      • France
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • When the Rain Lifts
    • Filming locations
      • Hikone Castle, Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
    • Production companies
      • 7 Films Cinéma
      • Asmik Ace Entertainment
      • Kurosawa Production Co.
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    • Budget
      • $3,800,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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