Haruko's Doll (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Haruko's Doll is a drama, war, romance and history film, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. In the early days of the Showa era in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture a newborn baby is abandoned with a doll under the eaves of a merchant house along the pilgrimage route in Shikoku. It seems to be a pilgrim struggling to make a living. This baby girl is named Haruko and brought by Tomita Shizuko and Katsuji as the younger sister of their son Ryosuke who is three years apart. When the war begins, 16-year old Ryosuke qualifies for the naval academy and crosses the Seto Inland Sea. After some consideration, Shizuko tells Haruko the truth that they are not real siblings for the first time. Haruko who has had a secret crush on her brother ever since he said that he would protect her, is innocently overjoyed and heads to Hiroshima to convey this to him. The next day, an atomic bomb explodes in the sky…
Who’s in it. Haruko's Doll stars Miho Nakanishi as Amamoto Ichiko, Toshinori Omi as Omi Toshinori Katsuji, Yuko Tanaka as Tomita Shizuko and Mana Ashida as Haruko, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Haruko's Doll page.
If you liked it. Fans of Haruko's Doll tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Haruko's Doll (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Haruko's Doll change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Haruko's Doll?
- Haruko's Doll stars Miho Nakanishi, Toshinori Omi, Yuko Tanaka, Mana Ashida and Ryota Bando.
- When was Haruko's Doll released?
- Haruko's Doll was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.