A Painful Pair (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2002, A Painful Pair is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Hisashi Saito, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryo and Natsu love each other immensely. They are also able to feel each other's pain. Their relationship is troubled when Ryo allows himself to be seduced by an office employee.
Who’s in it. A Painful Pair stars Hidetoshi Nishijima as Ryo, Miako Tadano as Natsu, Takuya Suzuki and Miwa Kawagoe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Painful Pair 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 A Painful Pair page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Painful Pair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Painful Pair (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Painful Pair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Painful Pair worth watching?
- A Painful Pair holds an audience score of 6.0 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 A Painful Pair?
- A Painful Pair stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Miako Tadano, Takuya Suzuki, Miwa Kawagoe and Kazuo Harada.
- When was A Painful Pair released?
- A Painful Pair was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.