Perhaps He Is (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film
Released in 2005, Perhaps He Is is a drama film directed by Nobuhiko Hosaka, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A non-prolific writer, Takayama Osamu and his wife, Yoshiko, though not blessed with children, live happily together. They should have had peaceful twilight years, but instead, Yoshiko suffers from Alzheimer's Disease, and Osamu also falls ill. Yoshiko, who cannot cope with daily life any longer, goes into a care home, and Osamu is admitted to a hospital, resulting in them living their remaining lives separately. One day, after some time, the couple who have kept battling their illnesses, manage to meet each other. Osamu breathes his last breath on the following day. People around Yoshiko find it difficult to inform her, but she seems to sense Osamu's death.
Who’s in it. Perhaps He Is stars Izumi Yukimura as Yoshiko Takayama, Kai Atō, Atom Shimojo and Yōsuke Natsuki, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Perhaps He Is page.
If you liked it. Fans of Perhaps He Is tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Perhaps He Is (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Perhaps He Is change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Perhaps He Is?
- Perhaps He Is stars Izumi Yukimura, Kai Atō, Atom Shimojo, Yōsuke Natsuki and Setsuko Karasuma.
- When was Perhaps He Is released?
- Perhaps He Is was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.