Shisei: The Tattooer (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2006, Shisei: The Tattooer is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Hisayasu Satō, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Seizou, a tattoo artist, dreams of creating lasting works of art that exist long after he passes. One day, he sees the perfect canvas: the unblemished back of a female grad student. A genius in color theory, the young woman studies and experiments with block printing. Seizou kidnaps her, holding her captive in order to carve his artwork into her skin. But the allure of her prints and his enchanting ink-work slowly transform her. She begins to long for his touch. Wanting to surpass the work of his father, Seizou imprints the image of an ancient Japanese princess on her bare skin. But as the tattoo transforms their relationship, their dynamic is reversed, and they become intertwined in an shared destiny.
Who’s in it. Shisei: The Tattooer stars Rei Yoshii as Bimyo Amemiya, Tomohisa Yuge as Seizo Kurusu, Moe Sakura and Shirō Shimomoto.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Shisei: The Tattooer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shisei: The Tattooer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shisei: The Tattooer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shisei: The Tattooer (2006)?
- In US, Shisei: The Tattooer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shisei: The Tattooer worth watching?
- Shisei: The Tattooer holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shisei: The Tattooer?
- Shisei: The Tattooer stars Rei Yoshii, Tomohisa Yuge, Moe Sakura and Shirō Shimomoto.
- When was Shisei: The Tattooer released?
- Shisei: The Tattooer was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.