Luminous Woman (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Luminous Woman is a drama film directed by Shinji Sômai, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. A hulking man from the country pursues his beloved to the underworld of Tokyo nightclubs, where he finds work as a sideshow wrestler and becomes involved with a faded opera singer.
Who’s in it. Luminous Woman stars Michiru Akiyoshi, Narumi Yasuda as Kuriko Sakura, Keiji Muto and Hide Demon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Luminous Woman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Luminous Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Luminous Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Luminous Woman (1987)?
- In GB, Luminous Woman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Luminous Woman worth watching?
- Luminous Woman holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Luminous Woman?
- Luminous Woman stars Michiru Akiyoshi, Narumi Yasuda, Keiji Muto, Hide Demon and Saburo Date.
- When was Luminous Woman released?
- Luminous Woman was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.