若き見知らぬ者たち (2024): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2024, 若き見知らぬ者たち is a drama film directed by Takuya Uchiyama, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. Ayato Kazama is repaying his deceased father's debts and caring for his mother, who suffers from a serious illness, while working at a construction site during the day and at the karaoke bar his parents opened at night. His brother, Sohei, lives with him and also takes on the debt repayment and caregiving, dedicating himself daily to becoming a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, following in their father's footsteps. Despite their suffocating life, Ayato longs to seize a small piece of happiness with his girlfriend. However, on a night meant to celebrate his best friend's wedding with a modest yet happy gathering, their simple daily life is shattered by unexpected violence.

Who’s in it. 若き見知らぬ者たち stars Hayato Isomura, Yukino Kishii, Shodai Fukuyama and Shota Sometani, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, 若き見知らぬ者たち sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 若き見知らぬ者たち page.

If you liked it. Fans of 若き見知らぬ者たち tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.