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Penguin Fufu (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film

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Released in 2012, Penguin Fufu is a drama film directed by Katsutoshi Hirabayashi, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. When Ayumi Mastuda (Eiko Koike) worked as a freelance writer she met Chinese cameraman Gyoukou (Kingone Wang), who worked at the same publishing company in Tokyo. They married 5 years ago. After his employer's went bankrupt, Gyoukou and Ayumi Matsuda moved to Ishigaki Island. Gyoukou also decided to apply for naturalization as a Japanese citizen. In order to prove they are real married couple they have an interview at a local Bureau of Judicial Affiars branch. As the interview goes along, they find it more difficult than expected ...

Who’s in it. Penguin Fufu stars Eiko Koike as Ayumi, Kingone Wang as Gyoko and Motoki Fukami as Uehara.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Penguin Fufu page.

If you liked it. Fans of Penguin Fufu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Penguin Fufu (2012)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Penguin Fufu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Penguin Fufu?
Penguin Fufu stars Eiko Koike, Kingone Wang and Motoki Fukami.
When was Penguin Fufu released?
Penguin Fufu was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.