Travail (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2002, Travail is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Kentaro Otani, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Asami and Rina are two sisters who are both professional shogi players in the same B League. Both are also unsatisfied with their partners — Asami is in a slump and is danger of slipping into the C League and she blames her husband Kazuya, and Rina is tired of her boyfriend Hiroki, an unsuccessful musician.
Who’s in it. Travail stars Asaka Seto as Asami Honjo, Shinya Tsukamoto as Kazuya Miyamae, Mikako Ichikawa as Rina Honjo and Jun Murakami as Hiroki Yajima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Travail 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 Travail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Travail tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Travail (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Travail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Travail worth watching?
- Travail holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Travail?
- Travail stars Asaka Seto, Shinya Tsukamoto, Mikako Ichikawa, Jun Murakami and Miyako Yamaguchi.
- When was Travail released?
- Travail was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.