Seven Weeks 2014
Director Nobuhiko Obayashi crafts a haunting family drama in *Seven Weeks (2014)*, set against the snow-laden backdrop of Ashibetsu. When the elderly patriarch Mitsuo passes away, relatives reunite under a cloud of grief and unresolved tensions.
Director: Nobuhiko Obayashi
Cast
Tōru Shinagawa
Mitsuo
Takako Tokiwa
Nobuko
Yumi Adachi
Ayano
Takao Itō
Kunio Ohno
Saki Terashima
Kanna Suzuki
Hirona Yamazaki
Kasane Suzuki
Natsuki Harada
Ryoko Takahashi
Yutaka Matsushige
Haruhiko Suzuki
Shunsuke Kubozuka
Akihito Suzuki
Tomoka Shibayama
Setsuko Suzuki
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seven Weeks (2014) about?
*Seven Weeks* follows a fractured family who gathers after the patriarch's death in a remote Japanese town, only to have their grief upended by the arrival of a mysterious woman. Her presence forces long-buried wartime secrets and hidden truths about the family's past into the open. Director Nobuhiko Obayashi weaves personal drama into a larger historical tapestry, set against a stark winter landscape.
Who directed Seven Weeks?
Seven Weeks was directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, the acclaimed Japanese filmmaker known for his blend of surreal visuals and emotional storytelling in films like *House*.
Who stars in Seven Weeks?
The film stars Tōru Shinagawa, Takako Tokiwa, Yumi Adachi, Takao Itō, and Saki Terashima in key roles.
Is Seven Weeks (2014) worth watching?
While not rated on IMDb, *Seven Weeks* offers a compelling, atmospheric drama for fans of character-driven films with historical undertones. Its quiet intensity and Obayashi's sensitive direction make it a rewarding, if sobering, viewing experience for those drawn to family sagas and nostalgic storytelling.
How long is Seven Weeks?
Seven Weeks has a runtime of 171 minutes.
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About Seven Weeks (2014) — A Snowy Family Drama Uncovering Hidden Wars and Secrets
Director Nobuhiko Obayashi crafts a haunting family drama in *Seven Weeks (2014)*, set against the snow-laden backdrop of Ashibetsu. When the elderly patriarch Mitsuo passes away, relatives reunite under a cloud of grief and unresolved tensions. The arrival of a mysterious woman named Nobuko stirs the surface tensions, gradually peeling back layers of the family's past—especially wartime secrets and hidden chapters in Mitsuo's life that no one anticipated. With its slow-burn pacing and melancholic winter setting, the film transforms a quiet gathering into a soul-searching journey, blending personal and historical echoes in a quietly powerful narrative.
Obayashi, known for his surreal visual style, grounds this story in emotional realism, using the isolated landscape to mirror the fractures within the family. The presence of Nobuko becomes a catalyst, forcing each character to confront not just the loss of Mitsuo, but the silences and deceptions that shaped their lives. By the end, *Seven Weeks* transcends a simple family reunion, becoming a meditative reflection on memory, guilt, and the stories we bury beneath the snow of time.
