Awakening (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2007, Awakening is a drama film directed by Junji Sakamoto, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. After the unexpected death of her husband a new life begins for Toshiko. 30 years of a happy marriage seem to suddenly vanish as she finds out that her husband had lived a double life. Struggling between her anger and the chance to begin a new chapter for herself, she finds her life moving into unchartered waters as she faces her 60th birthday.
Who’s in it. Awakening stars Jun Fubuki as Toshiko Sekiguchi, Yoshiko Mita as Akiko Ito, Haruko Katō as Shigeko Miyasato and Tetsushi Tanaka as Akiyuki Sekiguchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Awakening 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 Awakening page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awakening tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awakening (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Awakening change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Awakening worth watching?
- Awakening holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Awakening?
- Awakening stars Jun Fubuki, Yoshiko Mita, Haruko Katō, Tetsushi Tanaka and Akira Terao.
- When was Awakening released?
- Awakening was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.