Moonlight Whispers (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1999, Moonlight Whispers is a drama and romance film directed by Akihiko Shiota, running about 97 minutes. “Takuya wants to be Satsuki's dog. Satsuki likes to see Takuya cry. Love hurts.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Satsuki and Takuya are high school students who meet at kendo practice, where they bash one another with wooden swords. They begin an awkward romance, but Takuya soon reveals a masochistic side to his desires. He has been stealing Satsuki's soiled clothing and secretly surveilling her while imagining her subjugation of him. Disgusted, Satsuki rejects him but he persists, and she discovers her own pleasure in manipulating and humiliating him.
Who’s in it. Moonlight Whispers stars Kenji Mizuhashi as Takuya Hidaka, Tsugumi as Satsuki Kitahara, Kôta Kusano as Tadashi Uematsu and Chika Fujimura as Rika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Moonlight Whispers 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 Moonlight Whispers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Moonlight Whispers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Moonlight Whispers (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moonlight Whispers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Moonlight Whispers worth watching?
- Moonlight Whispers holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Moonlight Whispers?
- Moonlight Whispers stars Kenji Mizuhashi, Tsugumi, Kôta Kusano, Chika Fujimura and Harumi Inoue.