Coquille (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1999, Coquille is a drama film directed by Shun Nakahara, running about 95 minutes. “On the Seashore” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Thirty years after graduation, a man and a woman meet again at an alumni reunion. They are no longer young, but the moment she sees him, memories of her first love are revived. Her love for him has never faded even though she married another man and bore his child. What has kept her going is a white shell the boy gave her and a phrase of Jean Cocteau's poem, "My ears are shells, fondly hearing the sound of the sea..." She gets a divorce, returns to her hometown and opens a bar named "Coquille," which means "shell." Without their knowing, an unexpected turn of events awaits the two...
Who’s in it. Coquille stars Kaoru Kobayashi as Tatsuya Urayama, Jun Fubuki as Naoko Hayase, Toru Masuoka as Jiro Tanikawa and Jitsuko Yoshimura as Kimie Fujisaki.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Coquille 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 Coquille page.
If you liked it. Fans of Coquille tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Coquille (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Coquille change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Coquille worth watching?
- Coquille holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Coquille?
- Coquille stars Kaoru Kobayashi, Jun Fubuki, Toru Masuoka and Jitsuko Yoshimura.
- When was Coquille released?
- Coquille was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.