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Serenade (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 8

Serenade poster

Released in 2014, Serenade is a notable film directed by Keinosuke Hara, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. Manami runs the snack bar “Snack Bar Sayoko.” She raised her daughter Sayoko (Izumi Fujimoto) alone. Her father is known as Angel and works as a drag queen dancer. Sayoko doesn't know that Angel is her father. Manami and Angel have been longtime friends. After graduating from high school, Sayoko moved to Tokyo, but after experiencing several failed romances she goes back to her mother. Sayoko becomes aware that her mom's snack bar is having financial difficulties and may shut down. She decides to open an Okama bar (drag queen bar) and asks her mom's longtime friend Angel for help

Who’s in it. Serenade stars Ken Yasuda as Angel, Risa Sudou as Manami and Izumi Fujimoto as Sayoko.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Serenade 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 Serenade page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Serenade (2014)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Serenade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Serenade worth watching?
Serenade holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Serenade?
Serenade stars Ken Yasuda, Risa Sudou and Izumi Fujimoto.
When was Serenade released?
Serenade was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.