Emotion (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1966, Emotion is a fantasy and drama film directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, running about 40 minutes.
What it’s about. Experimental short film depicting the life, perhaps real, perhaps a dream, of a young girl named Emi. Emi travels to the city where she encounters her counterpart, Sari, and falls in love with…a vampire?
Who’s in it. Emotion stars Sari Akasaka as Sari, Kyôko Hanyû as Narêtâ, Sakio Hirata and Jinichi Isizaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Emotion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emotion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emotion tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emotion (1966)?
- In US, Emotion is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Emotion worth watching?
- Emotion holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emotion?
- Emotion stars Sari Akasaka, Kyôko Hanyû, Sakio Hirata, Jinichi Isizaki and Jusin Kitamura.
- When was Emotion released?
- Emotion was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.