Kyoto Elegy (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film
Released in 2014, Kyoto Elegy is a comedy film directed by Kiki Sugino, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Kyoto in April. A timid and shy student, Watabe, is struggling to make friends and spending lonely days in a university. Concurrently, student life for Satomi Kumahori has also been hard, due to her overweight appearance. For Satomi, it is only Watabe who talks to her kindly and does not make fun of her. One day she takes advantage of Watabe and starts to live off him, literally like a parasite. While Satomi is using him as a slave, he falls in love with Nako, a girl he meets at work. At the same time, he accidentally learns about Satomi's past.
Who’s in it. Kyoto Elegy stars Chisun as Sayaka, Takahiro Miura as Watabe, Kiki Sugino as Satomi and Yûko Miyamoto, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kyoto Elegy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kyoto Elegy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kyoto Elegy (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kyoto Elegy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Kyoto Elegy?
- Kyoto Elegy stars Chisun, Takahiro Miura, Kiki Sugino, Yûko Miyamoto and Eri Tokunaga.
- When was Kyoto Elegy released?
- Kyoto Elegy was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.