Asako I & II (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, Asako I & II is a drama and romance film directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. College student Asako falls in love at first sight with Baku after meeting at a photography exhibit. Romance sparks between the two but doesn't last long when Baku suddenly disappears from her life. Two years later, she spots a man that bears a striking resemblance to him. Even though it is only his physical similarities to Baku that attracted her to him, she doesn't say so and starts dating the soft-spoken young man called Ryohei.
Who’s in it. Asako I & II stars Erika Karata as Asako, Masahiro Higashide as Baku / Ryohei, Koji Seto as Kushihashi and Rio Yamashita as Maya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Asako I & II has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor and MUBI and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Asako I & II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Asako I & II tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Asako I & II (2018)?
- In US, Asako I & II is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Asako I & II worth watching?
- Asako I & II holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Asako I & II?
- Asako I & II stars Erika Karata, Masahiro Higashide, Koji Seto, Rio Yamashita and Sairi Ito.
- When was Asako I & II released?
- Asako I & II was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.