Koi (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2013, Koi is a romance film directed by Takashi Minamoto, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is set in the 70s where Ishihara plays Fumiko, an university student, who gets involved romantically with her assistant professor Katase Shintaro (Iura Arata) and his wife Hinako (Tanaka Rena). However, on 28 February 1972, the police finds Shintaro seriously injured and a young man working in a electronics store (Saito Takumi) dead in a bungalow at Karuizawawhile Fumiko and Hinako are also present at the scene. The truth behind the case is not known and the case is quickly classified as a crime of passion which leads to Fumiko being sent to prison. 40 years later, a report writer Torigai Mitsuhiko (Watabe Atsuro) comes to know about this case and goes to interview the elderly Fumiko (Harada Mieko) in prison which leads him to find out what really happened at the bungalow.
Who’s in it. Koi stars Satomi Ishihara as Fumiko Yano (1972), Mieko Harada as Fumiko Yano (2013), Arata Iura as Shintaro Katase and Rena Tanaka as Hinako Katase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Koi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Koi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Koi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Koi (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Koi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Koi worth watching?
- Koi holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Koi?
- Koi stars Satomi Ishihara, Mieko Harada, Arata Iura, Rena Tanaka and Takumi Saitoh.
- When was Koi released?
- Koi was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.