Magic Kimono (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2017, Magic Kimono is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Māris Martinsons, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. “Magic Kimono” tells the story of middle-aged Japanese woman Keiko, who has been living in a shell for decades due to a family tragedy in Kobe. The modest act of eating and the sensations it gives us provided Keiko a lifeline to survive. Unwillingly, she joins a group of Japanese women traveling to Northern Europe to participate in a kimono show in the fairytale-like art nouveau world of Riga. During her performance, Keiko suddenly comes face to face with her husband, who disappeared twenty years ago and now wants to read-dress their relationship and who Keiko has become.
Who’s in it. Magic Kimono stars Kaori Momoi as Keiko, Issey Ogata as Man, Artūrs Skrastiņš and Ieva Florence-Vīksne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Magic Kimono has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Magic Kimono page.
If you liked it. Fans of Magic Kimono tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Magic Kimono (2017)?
- In US, Magic Kimono is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Magic Kimono worth watching?
- Magic Kimono holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Magic Kimono?
- Magic Kimono stars Kaori Momoi, Issey Ogata, Artūrs Skrastiņš, Ieva Florence-Vīksne and Andris Keišs.
- When was Magic Kimono released?
- Magic Kimono was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.