Permanent Nobara (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 2010, Permanent Nobara is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Daihachi Yoshida, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Newly divorced Naoko returns to her hometown to work at beauty salon Permanent Nobara, which is run by her mother. Permanent Nobara is situated in a small village by the sea and the only beauty salon in the area. The women from the village go to Permanent Nobara to talk about their love lives and troubles. Masako loves her husband, but her husband cheats on her. Tomo keeps dating other men, but is betrayed by the guys she dates. The other women tell Tomo that "it's better than not dating." Meanwhile, Naoko, who has returned to to her hometown with her daughter, begins a relationship with Kashima. Mr. Kashima is Naoko's first love and her high school teacher. They share a secret ....
Who’s in it. Permanent Nobara stars Miho Kanno as Naoko, Eiko Koike as Micchan, Chizuru Ikewaki as Tomo and Yosuke Eguchi as Kashima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Permanent Nobara 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 Permanent Nobara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Permanent Nobara tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Permanent Nobara (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Permanent Nobara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Permanent Nobara worth watching?
- Permanent Nobara holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Permanent Nobara?
- Permanent Nobara stars Miho Kanno, Eiko Koike, Chizuru Ikewaki, Yosuke Eguchi and Mari Natsuki.
- When was Permanent Nobara released?
- Permanent Nobara was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
