Empty Room (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2001, Empty Room is a drama film directed by Toshiki Satō, running about 70 minutes. “A sensual drama by the "Four Heavenly Kings of Pink," Sato Toshiki. A frustrated married woman indulges in lust with a married man.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sachiko, a young woman frustrated with her life of dull routine, and seeking stimulation outside the deadening monotony of housework and catering to her needy husband, befriends Kobayashi, a neighbor whose wife has been carrying on an affair right under his very nose.
Who’s in it. Empty Room stars Mao Nakagawa as Sachiko Kuroda, Takeshi Itō as Sachiko's Husband, Yūji Tajiri as Kobayashi Ishii and Yumeka Sasaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Empty Room has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Empty Room page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empty Room tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Empty Room (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Empty Room change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Empty Room worth watching?
- Empty Room holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Empty Room?
- Empty Room stars Mao Nakagawa, Takeshi Itō, Yūji Tajiri, Yumeka Sasaki and Tsukasa Saito.
- When was Empty Room released?
- Empty Room was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.