Eternally Younger Than Those Idiots (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Eternally Younger Than Those Idiots is a drama film directed by Ryohei Yoshino, running about 118 minutes.

What it’s about. On the surface, 22-year-old Horigai seems to be drifting through life. Having managed to secure a decent job as a child welfare officer, but not attaching much value to anything in life, she whiles away her boring days between classes and her apartment before she graduates. However, her indifferent exterior hides various tangled emotions, including her apprehensions about becoming a social worker and the fact that she’s still a virgin. When she meets Inogi, Horigai’s life gains a sort of anchorage as the women develop an unlikely bond. Yet tragic developments with one of Horigai’s friends, as well as revelations about Inogi’s dark past, threaten to unbalance their new-found peace, bringing unexpected sadness to the surface.

Who’s in it. Eternally Younger Than Those Idiots stars Yui Sakuma as Sayo Horigai, Nao as Kusuko Inogi, Seiichi Kohinata as Souma Yoshizaki and Show Kasamatsu as Nao Homine, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Eternally Younger Than Those Idiots has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eternally Younger Than Those Idiots page.

If you liked it. Fans of Eternally Younger Than Those Idiots tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.