Bōkyō (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, Bōkyō is a tv movie film directed by Michihito Fujii, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Three stories from Shiratsuna Island: "Mikan no hana" Shiratsuna Island is the only remaining island city in Japan, but it is being merged with a city on the opposite shore. Housewife Misato Tomita lives on the island. "Umi no hoshi" Yōhei Hamasaki, who was born on Shiratsuna Island, lives in an apartment in the outskirts of Tokyo with his wife, Tomomi, and their son, Taichi. "Kumo no ito" Popular artist Hirotaka Kurosaki, who is a native of Shiratsuna Island, goes back to his hometown after seven years.
Who’s in it. Bōkyō stars Ryoko Hirosue as Misato Tomita (segment "Mikan no hana"), Miki Mizuno as (segment "Mikan no hana"), Kei Tanaka as (segment "Mikan no hana") and Kenji Mizuhashi as (segment "Mikan no hana"), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bōkyō page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bōkyō tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bōkyō (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bōkyō change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Bōkyō?
- Bōkyō stars Ryoko Hirosue, Miki Mizuno, Kei Tanaka, Kenji Mizuhashi and Yasuhi Nakamura.
- When was Bōkyō released?
- Bōkyō was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.