A Balance (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2020, A Balance is a crime and family film directed by Yujiro Harumoto, running about 152 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary director Yuko portrays a school violence incident from three years ago that resulted in suicides, while she was teaching classes at her father’s cram school. As her documentary project progresses, Yuko discovers a hidden truth and becomes deeply involved in the lives of the families pained by that secret truth.
Who’s in it. A Balance stars Kumi Takiuchi as Yuko Kinoshita, Yumi Kawai, Masahiro Umeda and Ken Mitsuishi as Masashi Kinoshita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, A Balance sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Balance page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Balance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Balance (2020)?
- In US, A Balance is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Balance worth watching?
- A Balance holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Balance?
- A Balance stars Kumi Takiuchi, Yumi Kawai, Masahiro Umeda, Ken Mitsuishi and Ryo Ikeda.
- When was A Balance released?
- A Balance was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.