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The Crossing

The Crossing

Mar 29, 2000 · 1h 56m

Rated 8 out of 10

Director

Yōichi Higashi

Overview

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.

About The Crossing

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…

When was The Crossing released?

The Crossing was released on March 29, 2000.

How long is The Crossing?

The Crossing runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who directed The Crossing?

The Crossing was directed by Yōichi Higashi.

Who is in the cast of The Crossing?

The cast of The Crossing includes Michitaka Tsutsui (Koji), Takahito Hosoyamada (Takuya), Miho Tsumiki (Rin), Yoichiro Aoi (Shuichi) and Akemi Omori (Teruko).

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