Hot Ashes (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, Hot Ashes is a drama film directed by Junji Kojima, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryoko's husband forges art for a living and beats her for trying to work outside the conjugal home. Her young son mimics her husband's behavior and her mother-in-law sanity slowly disintegrates as she treks to the cemetery everyday.
Who’s in it. Hot Ashes stars Seiko Ando as Ryoko, Junya Tanaka as Tadashi, Noriko Takada as Kazuko and Yume Sugio as Hiroshi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hot Ashes 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 Hot Ashes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hot Ashes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hot Ashes (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hot Ashes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hot Ashes worth watching?
- Hot Ashes holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hot Ashes?
- Hot Ashes stars Seiko Ando, Junya Tanaka, Noriko Takada, Yume Sugio and Futoshi Kumagai.
- When was Hot Ashes released?
- Hot Ashes was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.