Kikoku (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film
Released in 2010, Kikoku is a drama and history film directed by Shin'ichi Kamoshita, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. An unscheduled late night train arrives at Tokyo station on 15 August, the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. Boarding the train are spirits of great men who died honourable deaths in the war more than 60 years ago. They have come to the modern world to see their homeland as a peaceful country and to tell the lingering spirits of the war dead about the current conditions.
Who’s in it. Kikoku stars Maki Horikita as Kasai Youko (past), Shun Oguri as Sublieutenant Kitani, Takeshi Kitano as Private First Class Oomiya and Osamu Mukai as Sublieutenant Kusaka, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kikoku page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kikoku tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kikoku (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kikoku change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Kikoku?
- Kikoku stars Maki Horikita, Shun Oguri, Takeshi Kitano, Osamu Mukai and Yuya Endo.
- When was Kikoku released?
- Kikoku was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.