Vermilion Souls (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2007, Vermilion Souls is a drama film directed by Masaki Iwana, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Tokyo seven years after the end of WWII, this surreal story revolves around the dreams and realities of a young boy who strays into a strange mansion while out chasing fliers dropped by a small aeroplane. Confined inside are four adults suffering from an incurable disease ('porphyria', which the author avoids specifying by name in the screenplay) which prevents them from having exposure to the sun.
Who’s in it. Vermilion Souls stars Yûta Takihara as Boy, Mohamed Aroussi as Hinomaru, Valentina Miraglia as Maria and Yuri Nagaoka as Nean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Vermilion Souls sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vermilion Souls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vermilion Souls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vermilion Souls (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vermilion Souls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vermilion Souls worth watching?
- Vermilion Souls holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Vermilion Souls?
- Vermilion Souls stars Yûta Takihara, Mohamed Aroussi, Valentina Miraglia, Yuri Nagaoka and Kôshô Nanami.
- When was Vermilion Souls released?
- Vermilion Souls was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.