Dearest (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, Dearest is a drama film directed by Yasuo Furuhata, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. The posthumous wish of Eiji's wife is for her ashes to be scattered in the ocean near her hometown. Eiji also learns that his wife letter for him at the post office before she died.
Who’s in it. Dearest stars Ken Takakura as Eiji Shimakura, Yuko Tanaka as Yoko Shimakura, Koichi Sato as Nanbara and Tsuyoshi Kusanagi as Yûji Tamiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dearest 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 Dearest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dearest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dearest (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dearest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dearest worth watching?
- Dearest holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dearest?
- Dearest stars Ken Takakura, Yuko Tanaka, Koichi Sato, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Kimiko Yo.
- When was Dearest released?
- Dearest was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.