Penance (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2013, Penance is a drama film directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, running about 270 minutes. “God may forgive you, but she never will.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The murder of a young girl leaves the inhabitants of a small Japanese village in shock. The body of Emili is found by four classmates with whom she was playing. The murder is never solved. Emili's mother, Asako, is torn by grief and puts a curse on the four girls when they claim not to remember the killer's face. Each of the girls, in their own way, will do penance for their silence.
Who’s in it. Penance stars Kyoko Koizumi as Asako, Yu Aoi as Sae Kikuchi, Eiko Koike as Maki Shinohara and Sakura Ando as Akiko Takano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Penance 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 Penance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Penance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Penance (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Penance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Penance worth watching?
- Penance holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Penance?
- Penance stars Kyoko Koizumi, Yu Aoi, Eiko Koike, Sakura Ando and Chizuru Ikewaki.
- When was Penance released?
- Penance was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 270 minutes.