Hanezu (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, Hanezu is a drama and romance film directed by Naomi Kawase, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Woodwork artist Takumi moves to the small village Asuka in Nara Prefecture. He remodels old homes and lives a peaceful existence with nature. Takumi then meets Kayoko, a woman who went to the same school as Takumi. Kayoko is fascinated with the color crimson. She dyes scarves with the color of hanezu. Kayoko lives with boyfriend Tetsuya, who works as an editor of a PR magazine. They live together. Soon, Kayoko falls in love with Takumi.
Who’s in it. Hanezu stars Tôta Komizu as Takumi, Hako Ohshima as Kayoko, Tetsuya Akikawa as Tetsuya and Kirin Kiki as Takumi's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hanezu 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 Hanezu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hanezu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hanezu (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hanezu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hanezu worth watching?
- Hanezu holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hanezu?
- Hanezu stars Tôta Komizu, Hako Ohshima, Tetsuya Akikawa, Kirin Kiki and Akaji Maro.
- When was Hanezu released?
- Hanezu was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.