What I Long For (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2013, What I Long For is a thriller film directed by Kazuya Konaka, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. High school student Juri leaps to her death. Afterwards, Juri wanders to her house, school and street. She feels loneliness as nobody else is able to see her. She talks to those that she comes across including her mother and classmates, but nobody responds to her comments. Juri then sees a horrifying monster, which she never saw prior to her suicide. She calls the scary monster "Bug Man". When the mind of humans become weak, the Bug Man tempts those to commit suicide. One day, Juri walks along the street as usual. She then meets a girl that is able to see Juri. Juri names the girl Ringo-chan and plays at the park with her. Their happy moments does not last long. When they come back from the park, Juri sees Ringo-chan's mother with a grim face. The Bug Man is standing behind her mother.
Who’s in it. What I Long For stars Tao Tsuchiya as Juri, Narimi Arimori as Shoko (Apple's Mother), Yoshiko Sengen as Midori and Ryo Yoshizawa as Junya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, What I Long For has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What I Long For page.
If you liked it. Fans of What I Long For tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What I Long For (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What I Long For change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What I Long For worth watching?
- What I Long For holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What I Long For?
- What I Long For stars Tao Tsuchiya, Narimi Arimori, Yoshiko Sengen, Ryo Yoshizawa and Yoh Yoshida.
- When was What I Long For released?
- What I Long For was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.