The Crossing (2000)

The Crossing (2000) poster

14-year-old Takuya lives in a rural town near mountains and rivers. His 29-year-old uncle Koji works as a graphic designer in urban Tokyo. Koji's father dies and Takuya is arrested for attempted robbery-the two young men must now face a crucial crossing in their lives. The concluding chapter to director Higashi Yoichi's "boy and river" trilogy, the film highlights contemporary themes like family, adolescence, and the healing properties of nature. The wild but beautiful Kuma River stars as a threatening symbol for the boy's rite of passage. Supernatural beings reign in the mountains above the village.

Director: Yōichi Higashi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 116 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Takahiro Tsutai
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Yōichi Higashi
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Crossing about?
14-year-old Takuya lives in a rural town near mountains and rivers. His 29-year-old uncle Koji works as a graphic designer in urban Tokyo. Koji's father dies and Takuya is arrested for attempted robbery-the two young men must now face a crucial crossing in their lives. The concluding chapter to director Higashi Yoichi's "boy and river" trilogy, the film highlights contemporary themes like family, adolescence, and the healing properties of nature. The wild but beautiful Kuma River stars as a threatening symbol for the boy's rite of passage. Supernatural beings reign in the mountains above the village.
Who directed The Crossing?
The Crossing was directed by Yōichi Higashi.
Who stars in The Crossing?
The Crossing stars Michitaka Tsutsui, Takahito Hosoyamada, Miho Tsumiki, Yoichiro Aoi, Akemi Omori, Satoko Abe.
How long is The Crossing?
The Crossing has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
What genre is The Crossing?
The Crossing is a Drama film.
Where was The Crossing produced?
The Crossing was produced in Japan.