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Floating Clouds

So short is the life of a flower, yet so much hardships it suffered.

7.7(107)19552h 3m
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Where to watch Floating Clouds in Japan

Floating Clouds is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 24 May 2026.

About Floating Clouds

Floating Clouds is a 1955 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Mikio Naruse, starring Hideko Takamine, Masayuki Mori and Mariko Okada. It has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 107 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Floating Clouds in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

A married Japanese forester during WWII is sent to Indochina to manage forests. He meets a young Japanese typist and promises to leave his wife. He doesn't and after the war, she turns up and the affair resumes.

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Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookbathingforbidden lovepost war japan

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Floating Clouds in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Floating Clouds on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Floating Clouds on Netflix?+

Floating Clouds is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.

How long is Floating Clouds?+

Floating Clouds has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

Who stars in Floating Clouds?+

Floating Clouds stars Hideko Takamine, Masayuki Mori, Mariko Okada, Isao Yamagata and Chieko Nakakita.

When did Floating Clouds come out?+

Floating Clouds is a 1955 movie directed by Mikio Naruse.

What genre is Floating Clouds?+

Floating Clouds is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Floating Clouds?+

Floating Clouds was directed by Mikio Naruse.

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