Playback (2012): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
2012 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2012, Playback is a notable film directed by Sho Miyake, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. This black-and-white film tells the story of an actor beaten down by life who recovers through a peculiar experience. First feature-length film by director Miyake Sho. Glows with the true-to-life performance by Murakami Jun, who approached the director with his enthusiasm to appear in the film. Shot in Ibaraki Prefecture's Mito City following the earthquake. Haji (Murakami) is an actor on the cusp of turning 40, who has gotten stuck in life. At the invitation of an old friend, he visits his hometown for the first time in ages. On the way Haji has an accident, and wakes up to find himself transported back to high school with his adult body in tact.
Who’s in it. Playback stars Jun Murakami as Haji, Kiyohiko Shibukawa as Monji, Masaki Miura as Bon and Hiroshi Yamamoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Playback has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Playback page.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Playback (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Playback change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Playback worth watching?
- Playback holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Playback?
- Playback stars Jun Murakami, Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Masaki Miura, Hiroshi Yamamoto and Yūkichi Kobayashi.
- When was Playback released?
- Playback was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.