Sayonara Midori-chan (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2005, Sayonara Midori-chan is a romance film directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Naive office girl Yuko supports her blithe big city lifestyle with a part-time job at a neighborhood cafe. Attracted to her manager there, the shallow but charming Yutaka, she willingly succumbs to his lascivious advances only to discover afterward that he already has a girlfriend by the name of Midori. Even so, Yuko's feelings for Yutaka continue to grow regardless of his aloofness. Before long she finds herself reluctantly cajoled into working as a hostess in a small karaoke bar. Fatalistically accepting his dalliances with flames old and new, she perseveres not so much in hope of a more substantial relationship, but rather out of fear of losing him. There are other men out there waiting for her -- kinder, more considerate and eagerly available. But for Yuko, there is only the non-committal, yet torridly magnetic Yutaka. Why him? Not even Yuko seems to know the answer.
Who’s in it. Sayonara Midori-chan stars Sayuri Oyamada as Midori, Hidetoshi Nishijima as Yutaka, Mari Hoshino as Yuko and Mayuko Iwasa as Maki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Sayonara Midori-chan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sayonara Midori-chan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sayonara Midori-chan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sayonara Midori-chan (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sayonara Midori-chan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sayonara Midori-chan worth watching?
- Sayonara Midori-chan holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sayonara Midori-chan?
- Sayonara Midori-chan stars Sayuri Oyamada, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Mari Hoshino, Mayuko Iwasa and Toshinobu Matsuo.
- When was Sayonara Midori-chan released?
- Sayonara Midori-chan was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.