Whistling after Dark (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film
Released in 2009, Whistling after Dark is a notable film directed by Tomoko Toyama, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Kuroshi Mayama, age 14, lives alone with his mother Namiko. Though he was just under the age of one when he came to this town with his mom, he remembers everything from that day: Gettings on the bus in his mom's arms, an old woman who spoke some words to him, and the encounter with a poet... One night, with Kuroshi's birthday approaching, Father shows up unexpectedly. He insists that he and Kuroshi's mother had made an arrangement – that Kuroshi was to live with his mother until his 15th birthday and then live with his father. As Kuroshi's world gets turned upside down, his family, the people around him and even himself start to change.
Who’s in it. Whistling after Dark stars Yūki Izumisawa, Reiko Kataoka, Tōru Shinagawa and Tomoharu Hasegawa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Whistling after Dark page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whistling after Dark (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Whistling after Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Whistling after Dark?
- Whistling after Dark stars Yūki Izumisawa, Reiko Kataoka, Tōru Shinagawa, Tomoharu Hasegawa and Hanae Kan.
- When was Whistling after Dark released?
- Whistling after Dark was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.