The Mourner (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2015, The Mourner is a drama film directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Shizuto Sakatsuki (Kengo Kora) is a mourner. He goes to scenes of accidents and mourns for the victims. Yukiyo Nagi (Yuriko Ishida), who killed her husband and served prison time, goes to the scene of the murder and meets Shizuto. She follows him from that time. Other people that exists in their lives are Shizuto’s mother Junko who is terminally ill with cancer and waits for Shizuto’s return, his younger sister Mishio who is pregnant by her now ex-boyfriend and a magazine reporter who chases after Shizuto. The movie examines life and death, love and hate and sin and forgiveness through these characters.
Who’s in it. The Mourner stars Kengo Kora as Shizuto Sakatsuki, Yuriko Ishida as Yukiyo Naga, Arata Iura as Sakuya Kosui and Shihori Kanjiya as Mishio Sakatsuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Mourner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mourner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mourner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mourner (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mourner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mourner worth watching?
- The Mourner holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mourner?
- The Mourner stars Kengo Kora, Yuriko Ishida, Arata Iura, Shihori Kanjiya and Kippei Shiina.
- When was The Mourner released?
- The Mourner was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.