Banyuki (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2009, Banyuki is an action and drama film directed by Takehiko Watanabe, running about 182 minutes.
What it’s about. A story of an island country named Horai that was finally about to be integrated under one political administration. Domon DATE, an innocent man confined in a prison island. After 10 years of imprisonment, he kept his sanity by dreaming of retaliating against those who framed him up. He breaks the prison with the help of a man incarcerated in the deepest corner of the prison island. The man identified himself as Saji. His steady road to revenge was obstructed by a woman named Mikoto, the once fiancée of his. Can Domon get his revenge? Who is the man who identified himself as Saji? What are the hidden thoughts of Mikoto?
Who’s in it. Banyuki stars Takaya Kamikawa, Izumi Inamori, Taichi Saotome and Jun Hashimoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Banyuki has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Banyuki page.
If you liked it. Fans of Banyuki tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Banyuki (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Banyuki change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Banyuki worth watching?
- Banyuki holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Banyuki?
- Banyuki stars Takaya Kamikawa, Izumi Inamori, Taichi Saotome, Jun Hashimoto and Makoto Awane.
- When was Banyuki released?
- Banyuki was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 182 minutes.