Cicada (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2014, Cicada is a notable film directed by Dean Yamada.
What it’s about. Cicada is the story of Jumpei-- a man who loses sight of his progeny when he finds out he is infertile, but then is given the gift of clairvoyance and begins to see glimpses of the future. These glimpses lead him to a series of cicada shells, which become symbolic of his desire to shed his old self. Though his lineage ends with himself, Jumpei starts anew as a father-figure to his sister's young son.
Who’s in it. Cicada stars Yugo Saso as Jumpei Taneda, Masayuki Yui as Gankane-san, Sakae Kimura as Susumu Niikura and Hitomi Takimoto as Yukari Ichinose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Cicada sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cicada page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cicada (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cicada change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cicada worth watching?
- Cicada holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cicada?
- Cicada stars Yugo Saso, Masayuki Yui, Sakae Kimura, Hitomi Takimoto and Houten Saito.
- When was Cicada released?
- Cicada was released in 2014.