My Nightingale (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1944, My Nightingale is a drama and music film directed by Yasujirō Shimazu, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Sumida is separated from his wife and daughter when conflict erupts in Harbin. Years later, he finds that his wife passed away and her daughter was adopted by his friends at the Russian opera company.
Who’s in it. My Nightingale stars Grigori Sajapin as singer Dimitri Panin, Yoshiko Yamaguchi as Mariko, Eitarō Shindō as Tatsumi and Vasilij Tomski as Prince Razumovsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, My Nightingale 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 My Nightingale page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Nightingale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Nightingale (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Nightingale change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Nightingale worth watching?
- My Nightingale holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Nightingale?
- My Nightingale stars Grigori Sajapin, Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Eitarō Shindō, Vasilij Tomski and Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi.
- When was My Nightingale released?
- My Nightingale was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.