The Knot (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2010, The Knot is a drama film directed by Yûichi Onuma, running about 91 minutes. “You can never wash away the past.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ayako (Akazawa), a housewife who spends her days nursing her father-in-law and taking care of her husband, bumps into her former lover Keisuke (Ueda Koichi), who is now married and has became a cleaner. When Ayako was a junior high school student fourteen years ago, she was involved in a forbidden love affair with Keisuke who had been a teacher at the time.
Who’s in it. The Knot stars Masaki Miura as Asao Gantaro, Muck Akazawa as Asao Ayako, Mika Asamiya and Yûko Genkaku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Knot 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 Knot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Knot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Knot (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Knot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Knot worth watching?
- The Knot 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 The Knot?
- The Knot stars Masaki Miura, Muck Akazawa, Mika Asamiya, Yûko Genkaku and Sow Hirosawa.
- When was The Knot released?
- The Knot was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.