Comfort Women (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1992, Comfort Women is a thriller and drama film directed by Bruce Le, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. Tomi Akiyama and her boyfriend Nakamura are troubled about allegations about a Comfort House in China. Tomi gets into the camp, first as a journalist, but is then captured and sent in as a participant. Nakamura is upset by this particular event, and the situation in general, and takes action. The progress of several other characters is followed, including a kind-of happy hooker, a jovial chubby Japanese woman and a brutal and rude general, laced with stock war footage and historical inter-titles.

Who’s in it. Comfort Women stars Bruce Le as Nakamura Kenichi, Lily Lee as Nakamura Kenichi, Cheng Leung-On as Kuroda Shinichi and Gam Chung-Yat as Kawasaki Hideki.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Comfort Women has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Comfort Women page.

If you liked it. Fans of Comfort Women tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Comfort Women (1992)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Comfort Women change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Comfort Women worth watching?
Comfort Women holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Comfort Women?
Comfort Women stars Bruce Le, Lily Lee, Cheng Leung-On and Gam Chung-Yat.
When was Comfort Women released?
Comfort Women was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.