A Pale View of Hills Movie (2025): Release Date, Cast, Story, Photos, Trailer & Everything You Need to Know
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A Pale View of Hills Movie Details
| Based on | A Pale View of Hills by Kazuo Ishiguro |
| Original title | 遠い山なみの光 |
| Also Known As | Toi Yamanami no Hikari |
| Country | United Kingdom, Japan, Poland |
| Language | English, Japanese |
| Genres | Drama, History |
| Release date | 15 May 2025 (Cannes), September 5, 2025 |
| Running time | 2hr 3min |
| Starring | Suzu Hirose, Fumi Nikaido, Yō Yoshida, Camilla Aiko |
| Directed by | Kei Ishikawa |
| Written by | Kei Ishikawa |
| Produced by | Hiroyuki Ishiguro |
| Cinematography by | Piotr Niemyjski |
| Edited by | Kei Ishikawa |
| Music by | Paweł Mykietyn |
| Filming locations | Nagasaki, Japan |
| Production Company | U-Next, Bunbuku, Lava Films, Number 9 Films |
| Distributor | Gaga |
About A Pale View of Hills Movie
A Pale View of Hills (遠い山なみの光) is a international co-production drama film, written and directed by Kei Ishikawa, based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s 1982 debut novel. The film stars Suzu Hirose, Fumi Nikaido, Yō Yoshida and Camilla Aiko.
The film world premiered in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on 15 May 2025.
In August 2024, Suzu Hirose joined the cast of the film, with Kei Ishikawa directing and writing screen adaptation from the novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro, who was also executive producer.
Principal photography began in August 2024, and was in postproduction by January 2025.
A Pale View of Hills Cast & Characters
- Suzu Hirose as Etsuko (1950s)
- Fumi Nikaido as Sachiko
- Yō Yoshida as Etsuko (1980s)
- Camilla Aiko as Niki
- Kouhei Matsushita as Jiro
- Tomokazu Miura as Ogata
A Pale View of Hills Storyline (Plot)
In 1982, UK. A mixed English-Japanese aspiring writer plans to write a book based on her mother Etsuko’s post-war experiences in Nagasaki. Etsuko, haunted by the suicide of her older daughter, begins to recount her memories from 1952 as a young mother-to-be. Her story begins with her encounter with Sachiko, who was full of hope about starting a new life abroad, and her young daughter Mariko, who constantly spoke of an eerie woman. The writer finds something at odds as she confronts the mementoes of her mother’s Nagasaki years, as well as the memories Etsuko shares with her.
A Pale View of Hills Movie Release Date
A Pale View of Hills was world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in Un Certain Regard section on 15 May 2025. It will be theatrical release on September 5, 2025 in Japan.
A Pale View of Hills – Where to Watch and Stream
A Pale View of Hills may become available on global streaming platforms after its theatrical run. However, specific details about streaming availability have not been announced.
A Pale View of Hills Movie Budget
The official production budget for the upcoming film A Pale View of Hills has not been publicly disclosed.
A Pale View of Hills Movie Box Office Collection
| Opening Day | TBA |
| Domestic Collection | TBA |
| International Collection | TBA |
| Worldwide Collection | TBA |
A Pale View of Hills Movie FAQs
Who is the director of A Pale View of Hills movie?
A Pale View of Hills is directed by Kei Ishikawa.
Who is the writer of A Pale View of Hills movie?
A Pale View of Hills is written by Kei Ishikawa.
Who are the lead actors in A Pale View of Hills movie?
A Pale View of Hills (遠い山なみの光) is a Japanese film, stars Suzu Hirose, Fumi Nikaido, Yō Yoshida and Camilla Aiko.
When will the A Pale View of Hills be released?
A Pale View of Hills was premiered on 15 May 2025 (Cannes), and theatrical release on September 5, 2025 in Japan.
Where to watch A Pale View of Hills movie?
The film will be release on theaters in Japan.
Where to watch A Pale View of Hills movie online?
There is no information regarding streaming platforms.
Is A Pale View of Hills based on a true story?
Based on novel “A Pale View of Hills” by Kazuo Ishiguro
Is there a trailer for the A Pale View of Hills?
A Pale View of Hills has released a trailer on YouTube and you can also watch it above.