Café Lumière (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2004, Café Lumière is a drama film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Making her way through life by forming superficial relationships, Yoko keeps everyone at arm's length, whether it's her father and stepmother or Hajime, the owner of a small bookstore who could be the father of her unborn child. Yoko seems most at home when she's riding the train, speeding around the city with only her thoughts to entertain her.
Who’s in it. Café Lumière stars Yo Hitoto as Yoko Inoue, Tadanobu Asano as Hajime Takeuchi, Kimiko Yo as Yoko's Stepmother and Masato Hagiwara as Seiji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Café Lumière 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 Café Lumière page.
If you liked it. Fans of Café Lumière tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Café Lumière (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Café Lumière change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Café Lumière worth watching?
- Café Lumière 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 Café Lumière?
- Café Lumière stars Yo Hitoto, Tadanobu Asano, Kimiko Yo, Masato Hagiwara and Nenji Kobayashi.
- When was Café Lumière released?
- Café Lumière was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.