Yellow Tears (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2007, Yellow Tears is a drama film directed by Isshin Inudo, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie is centered around five friends as they end up spending the summer of 1962 shackled up together in a tiny studio apartment in Tokyo. The five friends are Eisuke - the manga artist, Shoichi - the singer, Ryuzo - the novelist, Kei - the painter and Yuji – the 5th wheel (?). The friends spend the summer in pursuit of their own ideals of personal freedom - being able to do what they want. In the process of pursuing their dream they learn firsthand that however ideal it may seem, its not as easy as they think.
Who’s in it. Yellow Tears stars Sho Sakurai as Ryuzo Mukai, Masaki Aiba as Shoichi Inoue, Kazunari Ninomiya as Eisuke Muraoka and Satoshi Ohno as Kei Shimokawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Yellow Tears has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yellow Tears page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yellow Tears tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yellow Tears (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yellow Tears change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yellow Tears worth watching?
- Yellow Tears holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yellow Tears?
- Yellow Tears stars Sho Sakurai, Masaki Aiba, Kazunari Ninomiya, Satoshi Ohno and Jun Matsumoto.
- When was Yellow Tears released?
- Yellow Tears was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.