The Peony's whisper (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 9

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Released in 2016, The Peony's whisper is a documentary film directed by Vincent Guilbert, running about 65 minutes.

What it’s about. Details from a portrait of Kinbakushi Akira Naka, through the otherness of image and speech; broken up memory, fragmented time, reminiscences of places, moments, faces and bodies, during a back-and-forth between the recollections of a child and the aspirations of a man in his fifties...

Who’s in it. The Peony's whisper stars Akira Naka as Himself, Yuu Kawakami as Herself, Maki Tomoda as Herself and Iroha Shizuki as Herself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Peony's whisper 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 The Peony's whisper page.

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Where can I watch The Peony's whisper (2016)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Peony's whisper change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Peony's whisper worth watching?
The Peony's whisper holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Peony's whisper?
The Peony's whisper stars Akira Naka, Yuu Kawakami, Maki Tomoda, Iroha Shizuki and Karin Itsuki.
When was The Peony's whisper released?
The Peony's whisper was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.