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Ushijima the Loan Shark (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2012, Ushijima the Loan Shark is a drama film directed by Masatoshi Yamaguchi, running about 129 minutes.

What it’s about. Mirai Suzuki (Yuko Oshima) becomes responsible for her mother's debt which is owed to loan shark Kaoru Ushijima (Takayuki Yamada). To begin paying off her mother's debt, Mirai begins working at a dating cafe. Meanwhile, Jun (Kento Hayashi) is the ambitious and greedy company president for an event group. To borrow money, Jun visits Kaukau Finance owned by Kaoru Ushijima.

Who’s in it. Ushijima the Loan Shark stars Takayuki Yamada as Kaoru Ushijima, Yuko Oshima as Mirai Suzuki, Kento Hayashi as Jun Ogawa and Kyosuke Yabe as Tsukazaki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Ushijima the Loan Shark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Ushijima the Loan Shark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ushijima the Loan Shark (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ushijima the Loan Shark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Ushijima the Loan Shark worth watching?
Ushijima the Loan Shark holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ushijima the Loan Shark?
Ushijima the Loan Shark stars Takayuki Yamada, Yuko Oshima, Kento Hayashi, Kyosuke Yabe and Hiromi Sakimoto.
When was Ushijima the Loan Shark released?
Ushijima the Loan Shark was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.