South Bound (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film
Released in 2007, South Bound is a comedy and drama film directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Uehara Jiro, in the sixth year at elementary school, is from a family of five; his parents who are both ex-extremists, his elder sister and a younger sister. Children look coldly at their father, Ichiro (Toyokawa Etsushi), who does not work but is quick at lashing out for anything illogical. One day, Jiro snaps at a junior high school student in the neighborhood who ridiculed his parents and causes a violent incident. Being tired of all the fuss made by the school and the response from the child welfare, the Uehara family moves to the island of Iriomotejima, father's hometown. However, the island is in the midst of a row over a development plan to build resort facilities, and the family is sucked into the mayhem. Ichiro and his wife Sakura are arrested, but they break loose. They are forced to live a life as fugitives, and are unable to live with their children. The children, however, understand that their parents do not want to succumb to the establishment and support them.
Who’s in it. South Bound stars Etsushi Toyokawa as Ichiro Uehara, Yuki Amami as Sakura Uehara, Shuto Tanabe as Jiro Uehara and Rina Matsumoto as Momoko Uehara, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch South Bound page.
If you liked it. Fans of South Bound tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch South Bound (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for South Bound change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in South Bound?
- South Bound stars Etsushi Toyokawa, Yuki Amami, Shuto Tanabe, Rina Matsumoto and Keiko Kitagawa.
- When was South Bound released?
- South Bound was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.