The Milkwoman (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2005, The Milkwoman is a drama film directed by Akira Ogata, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Minako (TANAKA Yuko), begins her day running up and down the hills of her hometown delivering milk door to door. When that's done, she heads to her day job as a supermarket cashier. Minako is 50 and single. In one of the houses to which she delivers milk is a man with whom she has secretly been in love since high school. The man, Keita (KISHIBE Ittoku), lives with his wife Yoko, who is terminally ill. Caring for her at home, he works in the children's affairs section of the local municipal office. Though he insists that he wants nothing more than an "ordinary" existence, his life is in turmoil below the surface. The director uses a variety of narrative devises to portray the loneliness, isolation, and hope of these people who have seemingly allowed their goals and dreams to slip away, whilst keeping them agonizingly close to hand.
Who’s in it. The Milkwoman stars Yuko Tanaka, Ittoku Kishibe, Akiko Nishina and Koichi Ueda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Milkwoman 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 The Milkwoman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Milkwoman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Milkwoman (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Milkwoman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Milkwoman worth watching?
- The Milkwoman holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Milkwoman?
- The Milkwoman stars Yuko Tanaka, Ittoku Kishibe, Akiko Nishina, Koichi Ueda and Teruyuki Kagawa.
- When was The Milkwoman released?
- The Milkwoman was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.