Waiting for Good News (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film
Released in 2009, Waiting for Good News is a drama film directed by Yu Nakai, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. General store manager Akio (Tetsuji Tamayama) lives a carefree live in Okinawa with his dog, Kafu. One day he receives a strange letter from a woman named Sachi, but that’s not any person he’s familiar with. It turns out that the letter was a response to a joke wish he hung up at a Shinto shrine months earlier. Then one day, Sachi (Maiko) shows up and the two begin a relationship.
Who’s in it. Waiting for Good News stars Tetsuji Tamayama, Maiko, Ryo Katsuji and Shogen, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waiting for Good News page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting for Good News tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting for Good News (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiting for Good News change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Waiting for Good News?
- Waiting for Good News stars Tetsuji Tamayama, Maiko, Ryo Katsuji, Shogen and Miyagawa Daisuke.
- When was Waiting for Good News released?
- Waiting for Good News was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.