Season of the Sun
1956, Japanese. Directed by Takumi Furukawa.
The film tells the story of a group of high school boxing team members who spend their days drinking, sailing and chasing girls, and who more often than not spend their nights getting into brawls. In particular, it focuses upon Tatsuya, a sullen young man, who falls in love with Eiko, a proud upper-class girl.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 17 May 1956
- Original title
- 太陽の季節
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takumi Furukawa
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What Season of the Sun is based on
Season of the Sun is based on Season of the Sun (1956) by Shintarō Ishihara, published by Shinchosha.
1956
Season of the Sun
By Shintarō Ishihara
Published by Shinchosha
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How long is Season of the Sun?
Season of the Sun runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Season of the Sun have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Season of the Sun on?
Season of the Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 May 1956. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Season of the Sun?
If you liked Season of the Sun, try Tokyo Fist, The Cut, Kids Return.
Who directed Season of the Sun?
Season of the Sun (1956) was directed by Takumi Furukawa and stars Yōko Minamida, Hiroyuki Nagato, Kō Mishima.
What is Season of the Sun based on?
Season of the Sun is based on Season of the Sun (1956) by Shintarō Ishihara, published by Shinchosha.