Be Sure to Share (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, Be Sure to Share is a drama film directed by Sion Sono, running about 109 minutes. “A son with a shorter life expectancy than his father.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shiro's struggle with his father's cancer and impending death leads to a realization that he must communicate his love and admiration for him before it's too late. A series of flashbacks reveals their relationship over time, and the trouble Shiro faced connecting to his strict father who was also his teacher and soccer coach. With a consuming secret of his own, Shiro, now in his late twenties and about to get engaged, must eventually learn how to share the pain of it with his loved ones.
Who’s in it. Be Sure to Share stars Akira as Shiro Kita, Eiji Okuda as Tetsuji Kita, Ayumi Ito as Yoko Nakagawa and Keiko Takahashi as Izumi Kita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Be Sure to Share 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 Be Sure to Share page.
If you liked it. Fans of Be Sure to Share tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Be Sure to Share (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Be Sure to Share change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Be Sure to Share worth watching?
- Be Sure to Share holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Be Sure to Share?
- Be Sure to Share stars Akira, Eiji Okuda, Ayumi Ito, Keiko Takahashi and Sousuke Takaoka.
- When was Be Sure to Share released?
- Be Sure to Share was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.