West North West (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2018, West North West is a drama film directed by Takuro Nakamura, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Kei works at a cocktail bar, while Ai works as a model. Fearing she'll be ostracized by society, Kei chooses not to admit her sexual orientation to anyone, and, as a result, she becomes distressed and lonely. One day, Kei gets close to Naima, an Iranian student studying art in Japan.
Who’s in it. West North West stars Hanae Kan as Kei, Yuka Yamauchi as Ai, Lin Chuhan and Sahel Rosa as Naima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, West North West has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch West North West page.
If you liked it. Fans of West North West tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch West North West (2018)?
- In US, West North West is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is West North West worth watching?
- West North West holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in West North West?
- West North West stars Hanae Kan, Yuka Yamauchi, Lin Chuhan, Sahel Rosa and Jiro Takasaki.
- When was West North West released?
- West North West was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.