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Kohaku (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film

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Released in 2017, Kohaku is a drama film directed by Nozomu Amemiya, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. Yoneda Katsumi (Nishida Toshiyuki) is a police sergeant who exudes little presence.One day, Yoneda happens to come across an article on a cafe called Kohaku in a booklet at his regular cafe. Then he abruptly takes leave and heads to Kohaku which is located in Uozu, Toyama Prefecture by bullet train. For some reason, he has documents on an unsolved arson cum murder case which took place in Kichijoji 25 years ago.The owner of Kohaku is Arai Toshio (Terao Akira) who has seemingly sad eyes. They spend time together with his only regular customer, Hirai Sachiko (Suzuki Kyoka), a married woman who works at the port’s fisheries cooperative. Their interactions gradually start to deepen even as they sense the darkness in each other. What is the fate that awaits them?

Who’s in it. Kohaku stars Toshiyuki Nishida as Yoneda Katsumi, Akira Terao as Arai Toshio, Kyoka Suzuki as Hirai Sachiko and Asuka Kudo, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kohaku page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kohaku tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Kohaku (2017)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kohaku change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Kohaku?
Kohaku stars Toshiyuki Nishida, Akira Terao, Kyoka Suzuki, Asuka Kudo and Umika Kawashima.
When was Kohaku released?
Kohaku was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.