Dance, Subaru! (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, Dance, Subaru! is a drama and romance film directed by Lee Chi-Ngai, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Subaru and her twin brother Kazuma share a dream in becoming ballet dancers, but their passion is discouraged by their father. After Kazuma's death from a hereditary illness, dancing became Subaru's only happiness and she yearns to lose herself in dance. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she runs into cabaret owner Isuzu, who recognizes the talent in Subaru and trains her in her nightspot. But to become a professional ballerina, Subaru has to overcome harsher challenges than merely satisfying the cabaret drunkards. Spurred on by her rivaling dance companions, Subaru enters an international dance competition, to vie for recognition and a scholarship to any top ballet company in the world. Subaru and her companions soon discover that there are more to compete than the championship, and tests of friendship, betrayal and self-worth come one after another. Gradually the youngsters learn about themselves as dancers, as persons and as friends.
Who’s in it. Dance, Subaru! stars Meisa Kuroki as Subaru, Go Ah-ra as Rizu Park, Yuta Hiraoka as Kohei and Toshio Kakei as Amano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dance, Subaru! 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 Dance, Subaru! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dance, Subaru! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dance, Subaru! (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dance, Subaru! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dance, Subaru! worth watching?
- Dance, Subaru! holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dance, Subaru!?
- Dance, Subaru! stars Meisa Kuroki, Go Ah-ra, Yuta Hiraoka, Toshio Kakei and Ken Maeda.
- When was Dance, Subaru! released?
- Dance, Subaru! was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.