Gondola (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Gondola is a drama film directed by TOHJIRO, running about 112 minutes. “To Love again is to Live Again” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ryo came from Aomori Prefecture to Tokyo. He works as a window washer for high-rise buildings. For his job, he uses a gondola to clean the windows. Meanwhile, 11-year-old Kagari lives with her musician mother at a high-rise apartment. Her mother is always busy and Kagari plays with her two pet birds. One day, Kagari finds one of her birds injured. Ryo, who is washing the window right outside of the room, sees Kagari. Ryo takes Kagari with her injured bird to a veterinary clinic.
Who’s in it. Gondola stars Yoshiko Uemura as Kagari, Kenta Sakai as Ryo, Midori Kiuchi as Kagari's mother and Hide Demon as Kagari's father, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gondola page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gondola tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gondola (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gondola change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Gondola?
- Gondola stars Yoshiko Uemura, Kenta Sakai, Midori Kiuchi, Hide Demon and Sumie Sasaki.
- When was Gondola released?
- Gondola was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.