Milk White
2004, Japanese. Directed by Itsumichi Isomura.
Takayuki is an elementary school teacher in Tokyo. He is seized with Behçet's syndrome, and will gradually lose his sight. He resigns from his job and leaves his girlfriend, Yoko (Yuriko Ishida) to return to his hometown, Nagasaki, where his mother lives. Takayuki spends his days strolling around Nagasaki, to imprint familiar scenes on his memory. Yoko visits him and insists on staying. Takayuki has major concerns for her future, and his own life. He drives her away, for her own good. After days of affliction, the two reunite. The story leads to an emotive conclusion, the end of his spiritual journey.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 17 January 2004
- Original title
- 解夏
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Itsumichi Isomura
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What Milk White is based on
Milk White is adapted from a novel.
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Milk White runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
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Milk White isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 January 2004. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Milk White?
If you liked Milk White, try Maborosi, The Sea of Trees, Repast.
Who directed Milk White?
Milk White (2004) was directed by Itsumichi Isomura and stars Takao Osawa, Yuriko Ishida, Sumiko Fuji.
What is Milk White based on?
Milk White is adapted from a novel.