Gassan
1979, Japanese. Directed by Tetsutaro Murano.
Akira leaves for the Mt. Gassan foothills before winter's onset, visiting the local temple and interacting with the residents all while falling for fair Fumiko.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 20 October 1979
- Original title
- 月山
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yukiko Takayama
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What Gassan is based on
Gassan is based on Gassan by Atsushi Mori.
Gassan
By Atsushi Mori
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Gassan runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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Gassan isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 October 1979. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gassan?
If you liked Gassan, try The Ballad of Narayama, The Young One, The Kindness of Strangers.
Who directed Gassan?
Gassan (1979) was directed by Tetsutaro Murano and stars Jiro Kawarazaki, Chikako Yuri, Yūsuke Takita.
What is Gassan based on?
Gassan is based on Gassan by Atsushi Mori.