Hospitality Department (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2013, Hospitality Department is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Yoshishige Miyake, running about 123 minutes. “Set within the hospitality division of the Koichi Prefecuture, employees attempt to find new ideas to promote tourism in the region.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The hospitality division in Kochi Prefecture can't promote the beautiful nature in the area due to a strict rule by the prefecture government. Popular writer and Kochi area native Kyosuke Yoshikado is appointed as a special envoy for tourism in the area. He then receives a recommendation to meet Seien, a former employee of Kochi Prefecture, who once hatched an unusual idea to promote tourism. Seien pushed forward a project to import pandas into the area, but lost his job because of that project. Meanwhile, hospitality division employees Fumitaka and Taki visits the tourist house which is run by Seien and his daughter. When they arrive, the daughter throws a bucket of water at them, still angry for the way her father was dismissed from his job. From there, a plan for the hospitality division is born.
Who’s in it. Hospitality Department stars Ryo Nishikido as Fumitaka Kakemizu, Maki Horikita as Taki Myojin, Eiichiro Funakoshi as Kazumasa Kiyoto and Megumi Seki as Sawa Kiyoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Hospitality Department 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 Hospitality Department page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hospitality Department tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hospitality Department (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hospitality Department change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hospitality Department worth watching?
- Hospitality Department holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hospitality Department?
- Hospitality Department stars Ryo Nishikido, Maki Horikita, Eiichiro Funakoshi, Megumi Seki and Kengo Kora.
- When was Hospitality Department released?
- Hospitality Department was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.