A Crimson Star (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 2018, A Crimson Star is a drama film directed by Aya Igashi, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. When fourteen-year-old Yo is hospitalized she gradually develops feelings for Yayoi who is a nurse tending her. However, Yayoi leaves the nursing profession in favour of prostitution. Yo is disappointed, but turns to the older woman after she is the subject of unrequited love from her mother's man. The two grow closer and Yo is about to find out what motivates Yayoi.
Who’s in it. A Crimson Star stars Yuki Sakurai as Yayoi, Miku Komatsu as Yô, Katsuya Maiguma as Kengo and Ryuju Kobayashi as Masahiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, A Crimson Star has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Crimson Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Crimson Star tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Crimson Star (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Crimson Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Crimson Star worth watching?
- A Crimson Star holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Crimson Star?
- A Crimson Star stars Yuki Sakurai, Miku Komatsu, Katsuya Maiguma, Ryuju Kobayashi and Maki Nishiyama.
- When was A Crimson Star released?
- A Crimson Star was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.