Pool (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2009, Pool is a comedy and drama film directed by Mika Ohmori, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A story of 6 days with 5 people gathered around a small sparkling pool at Chiang Mai in Thailand. 4 years ago, Kyoko started to live in Thailand and has been working in a Guest house outside in Chiang Mai, leaving her mother and her daughter Sayo, in Japan. Just before the graduation of University, Sayo sets foot on Thailand to visit her mother with mixed feelings. However, emotional experiences with the people living there changes such feelings toward her mother.
Who’s in it. Pool stars Satomi Kobayashi as Kyoko, Kana as Sayo, Ryo Kase as Ichio and Masako Motai as Kikuko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Pool has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pool tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pool (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pool change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pool worth watching?
- Pool holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pool?
- Pool stars Satomi Kobayashi, Kana, Ryo Kase, Masako Motai and Sittichai Kongpila.
- When was Pool released?
- Pool was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.