Oyster Factory (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2015, Oyster Factory is a documentary film directed by Kazuhiro Soda, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Japanese town of Ushimado, the shortage of labor is a serious problem due to its population’s rapid decline. Traditionally, oyster shucking has been a job for local men and women, but for a few years now, some of the factories have had to use foreigners in order to keep functioning. Hirano oyster factory has never employed any outsiders but finally decides to bring in two workers from China. Will all the employees get along?
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Oyster Factory has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oyster Factory page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oyster Factory (2015)?
- In US, Oyster Factory is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oyster Factory worth watching?
- Oyster Factory holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Oyster Factory released?
- Oyster Factory was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.