Afternoon Breezes (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1980, Afternoon Breezes is a drama and romance film directed by Hitoshi Yazaki, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Natsuko's co-worker Etsuko asks her how she feels about men. "Not for me," she says, "I won't degrade myself." Based on an actual newspaper story, Afternoon Breezes presents Natsuko's repressed lesbianism as a crush which evolves into an obsession with her roommate Mitsu.
Who’s in it. Afternoon Breezes stars Setsuko Aya as Natsuko, Naomi Ito as Mitsu, Yōshi Sugita as Hideo and Mari Atake.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Afternoon Breezes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Afternoon Breezes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Afternoon Breezes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Afternoon Breezes (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Afternoon Breezes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Afternoon Breezes worth watching?
- Afternoon Breezes holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Afternoon Breezes?
- Afternoon Breezes stars Setsuko Aya, Naomi Ito, Yōshi Sugita and Mari Atake.
- When was Afternoon Breezes released?
- Afternoon Breezes was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.