125 Years Memory (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2015, 125 Years Memory is a drama and history film directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka, running about 132 minutes. “A Story of Friendship and Compassion” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two historical incidents that deepened the friendship between Japan and Turkey are connected in this story of friendship and compassion: The sinking of the Turkish frigate Ertuğrul off the Japanese coast in 1890 and the evacuation of Japanese nationals from Iran in 1985. Virtuous director Mitsutoshi Tanaka's call for world peace received the VFX-JAPAN Award 2017 for Excellent Motion Picture and the 39th Japan Academy Film Prize in ten categories, including Best Art Direction, Best Sound Recording, Excellent Film and Excellent Director.
Who’s in it. 125 Years Memory stars Seiyo Uchino as Motosada Tamura, Kenan Ece as Mustafa / Murat, Shioli Kutsuna as Haru / Harumi and Alican Yücesoy as Bekir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, 125 Years Memory has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 125 Years Memory page.
If you liked it. Fans of 125 Years Memory tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 125 Years Memory (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 125 Years Memory change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 125 Years Memory worth watching?
- 125 Years Memory holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 125 Years Memory?
- 125 Years Memory stars Seiyo Uchino, Kenan Ece, Shioli Kutsuna, Alican Yücesoy and Yukiyoshi Ozawa.
- When was 125 Years Memory released?
- 125 Years Memory was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.