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When Winter Comes

19851h 40mMovieTV MovieFamilyDrama

An old man cashes in all his possessions and sets off on a journey to the Tohoku region in late autumn. Along the way, he visits a friend on his deathbed and develops a faint affection for an elegant old woman, but the purpose of his…

DirectorYukio Fukamachi
WriterTaichi Yamada

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Cast · Directed by Yukio Fukamachi

CRChishū Ryū
Chishū Ryū
KKKayoko Kishimoto
Kayoko Kishimoto
EOEitarō Ozawa
Eitarō Ozawa
KFKamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara
SSSadako Sawamura
Sadako Sawamura
MSMitsuo Senda
Mitsuo Senda
MTMasahiko Tanimura
Masahiko Tanimura
YMYūki Mizuhara
Yūki Mizuhara
KKKenichi Kaneda
Kenichi Kaneda

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When Winter Comes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When Winter Comes?

When Winter Comes isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is When Winter Comes on Netflix?

No, When Winter Comes is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is When Winter Comes on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch When Winter Comes for free?

When Winter Comes isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for When Winter Comes?

When Winter Comes hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 18, 1985. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.