Ito (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2021, Ito is a drama film directed by Satoko Yokohama, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Ito Soma has talent for playing Tsugaru-shamisen. The music is native to Aomori Prefecture and involves the traditional folk instrument Tsugaru-shamisen, which is a plucked three-string instrument. Ito Soma learned to play Tsugaru-shamisen from her now deceased mother. Due to her strong Tsugaru dialect and her shy personality, she has a hard time playing in public and also experiences difficulty in social settings. She doesn't have any friends. To change herself, Ito Soma begins a part-time job at a maid cafe.
Who’s in it. Ito stars Ren Komai as Ito Soma, Etsushi Toyokawa as Koichi Soma, Mei Kurokawa as Sachiko and Mayuu Yokota as Tomomi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Ito 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 Ito page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ito tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ito (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ito change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ito worth watching?
- Ito holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ito?
- Ito stars Ren Komai, Etsushi Toyokawa, Mei Kurokawa, Mayuu Yokota and Ayumu Nakajima.
- When was Ito released?
- Ito was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.