Puppets Under Starry Skies (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1978, Puppets Under Starry Skies is a drama film directed by Hôjin Hashiura, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A young Japanese man finds himself in the company of a strange, effeminate gay man and a girl with a seedy sexual history and who even now is pregnant again. They share a predisposition for drug use and spend time together in an old house. He refuses the advances of the gay man, who then commits suicide. When a gang administers a beating to him, his father re-enters the scene and takes him home, along with the girl. However, the girl has decided to have her baby, and she goes to live with its father.
Who’s in it. Puppets Under Starry Skies stars Yoichi Miura as Hideo, Ако as Akemi, Kazuhito Takei as Hiroshi and Teizō Muta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Puppets Under Starry Skies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Puppets Under Starry Skies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Puppets Under Starry Skies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Puppets Under Starry Skies (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Puppets Under Starry Skies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Puppets Under Starry Skies worth watching?
- Puppets Under Starry Skies holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Puppets Under Starry Skies?
- Puppets Under Starry Skies stars Yoichi Miura, Ако, Kazuhito Takei, Teizō Muta and Yuri Yamashina.
- When was Puppets Under Starry Skies released?
- Puppets Under Starry Skies was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.