Shinobu Kawa

The Long Darkness
Original Japanese poster
Directed by	Kei Kumai
Produced by	Masayuki Satô Hideyuki Shiino
Screenplay by	Keiji Hasebe Kei Kumai
Based on	the novel by Tetsuo Miura
Starring	Komaki Kurihara Go Kato Yasushi Nagata
Music by	Teizo Matsumura
Cinematography	Kiyomi Kuroda
Production companies	Haiyu-za Film Toho
Distributed by	Toho
Release date	25 May 1972 (1972-05-25) (Japan)
Running time	120 minutes
Country	Japan

The Long Darkness (忍ぶ川, Shinobu Kawa) is a 1972 Japanese drama film directed by Kei Kumai. The film is about a young couple who get together despite the tragedy that befalls their lives. The film receive several year end awards from Kinema Junpo and the Mainichi Film Awards.

The Long Darkness was released theatrically in Japan on 25 May 1972 where it was distributed by Toho. The film was released the United States by Toho International with English subtitles in July 1973. It was entered into the 8th Moscow International Film Festival.

In Japan, Kinema Junpo awarded The Long Darkness with the awards for Best Film, Best Director and Co-Best Screenplay for the year. At the Mainichi Film Award the film won awards for Best Film, Best Actress (Komaki Kurihara), Best Film Score and Best Sound Recording.