Hole in the Sky (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 2001, Hole in the Sky is a drama film directed by Kazuyoshi Kumakiri, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of a Drive-In worker and a young tramp who has been left alone by her boyfriend somewhere in Hokkaido. Things seem to work out at the beginning but as time goes by the newly formed relationship between the tramp and the Drive-In worker starts to show the workers harmful will of possession, which finally leads to the somehow sad but also optimistically interpretable ending.
Who’s in it. Hole in the Sky stars Rinko Kikuchi as Taeko, Susumu Terajima as Ichio, Bunmei Tobayama as Akira and Shunsuke Sawada, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Hole in the Sky has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hole in the Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hole in the Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hole in the Sky (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hole in the Sky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hole in the Sky worth watching?
- Hole in the Sky holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hole in the Sky?
- Hole in the Sky stars Rinko Kikuchi, Susumu Terajima, Bunmei Tobayama, Shunsuke Sawada and Syunsuke Gondo.
- When was Hole in the Sky released?
- Hole in the Sky was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.
