Akashi (2018): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2018, Akashi is a drama and familie film directed by Mayumi Yoshida, running about 10 minutes.

What it’s about. Kana, a young woman from Japan is pursuing her career in North America and has adapted to her new environment. However, her new lifestyle has made her emotionally distant and can't seem to sustain a long term relationship. Her mother calls informing Kana that grandma passed away. As Kana returns home to pay her respects, she begins to recall her most intimate conversation with grandma. In their talk, Grandma is proud of Kana for leaving Japan. Kana argues it's even harder to raise a family and sustain a marriage for a lifetime. Grandma tells Kana that their marriage was far from ideal, and to Kana's surprise, Grandma reveals a secret which changes Kana's attitudes on relationships. Memories and the funeral force Kana to look inside herself and examine her own life.

Who’s in it. Akashi stars Mayumi Yoshida as Kana and Hiro Kanagawa.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Akashi page.

If you liked it. Fans of Akashi tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.