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About the Pink Sky (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2012, About the Pink Sky is a drama film directed by Keiichi Kobayashi, running about 113 minutes.

What it’s about. High school student Izumi Kawashima, whose daily routine is rating newspaper articles, finds a wallet containing a large sum of cash. Instead of returning the wallet to its owner, Izumi decides to lend a substantial portion of the money to a middle-aged male acquaintance. She eventually returns the wallet to its owner, a wealthy high-school boy named Koki, who notices the missing money, and as compensation, asks Izumi to do something for his friend - to create a newspaper that brings happiness to its reader.

Who’s in it. About the Pink Sky stars Ai Ikeda as Izumi, Ena Koshino as Hatsumi, Tsubasa Takayama as Sato and Reiko Fujiwara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, About the Pink Sky has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch About the Pink Sky page.

If you liked it. Fans of About the Pink Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch About the Pink Sky (2012)?
In US, About the Pink Sky is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is About the Pink Sky worth watching?
About the Pink Sky holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in About the Pink Sky?
About the Pink Sky stars Ai Ikeda, Ena Koshino, Tsubasa Takayama, Reiko Fujiwara and Hakushu Togetsuan.
When was About the Pink Sky released?
About the Pink Sky was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.