天使のいる図書館 (2017): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2017, 天使のいる図書館 is a drama film directed by Atsushi Ueda, running about 108 minutes.

What it’s about. Sakura, who just graduated from a university, begins to work at a library in Katsuragi, Nara Prefecture. She is flustered with her new job and unfamiliar environment. One day, an elderly woman named Reiko visits the library and shows Sakura an old photo of a man and a woman. Sakura takes her to the place where the photo was taken. Reiko sometimes brings other photos and Sakura takes her to the place where the photos were taken. While doing this, Sakura learns about the history and culture of Katsuragi. She also talks with the residents and grows as a person.

Who’s in it. 天使のいる図書館 stars Fuka Koshiba as Sakura Yoshii, Kyōko Kagawa as Reiko Ashitaka, Ryusei Yokohama as Kosuke and Leo Morimoto as Soichiro Tanaka, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 天使のいる図書館 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 天使のいる図書館 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.