The Quiet One (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film

Released in 2004, The Quiet One is a drama film directed by Danyael Sugawara, running about 32 minutes.
What it’s about. The Japanese 18-year old Kiyoshi has been living in the kitchen of his parental home for 2 years. His parents cannot seem to get through to him anymore and they are ashamed of him. To the outside world they pretend that he studies abroad. The only person Kiyoshi communicates to is his little sister. On the internet he has contact with youngsters who have all retreated from society and family life. It is with them that he talks about the things that occupy him most, such as drumming, sex, computer games, films, life and death. When Kiyoshi frightens the dinner guests the family is pushed into crisis.
Who’s in it. The Quiet One stars Bunko Endo as Matsuo Yasumoto, Mariko Hashimoto as Akiko Ishiyama, Miki Kato as Nozomi Ishiyama and Kuta Kondo as Kiyoshi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Quiet One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Quiet One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Quiet One (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Quiet One change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Quiet One?
- The Quiet One stars Bunko Endo, Mariko Hashimoto, Miki Kato, Kuta Kondo and Naoko Motojima.
- When was The Quiet One released?
- The Quiet One was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 32 minutes.