Star Sand (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Star Sand is a drama and war film directed by Roger Pulvers, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. In the closing days of World War II, Japanese-American Hiromi, a girl age 16, encounters an American deserter, Bob, and a Japanese soldier, Iwabuchi, living together in a cave on a small island in Okinawa. The two men are deserters from their armies; yet both vow never to harm another human being again. Hiromi looks after the deserters until another soldier appears and the peace of the cave is shattered. It leads to the death of three of them and a fascinating mystery that isn't solved until the present day.
Who’s in it. Star Sand stars Lisa Oda as Hiromi Umeno, Riho Yoshioka as Shiho Hosaka, Shinnosuke Mitsushima as Takayasu Iwabuchi and Brandon McClelland as Bob, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Sand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star Sand tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Star Sand (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Star Sand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Star Sand?
- Star Sand stars Lisa Oda, Riho Yoshioka, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, Brandon McClelland and Takahiro Miura.
- When was Star Sand released?
- Star Sand was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.