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Sad Angel (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 2020, Sad Angel is a drama film directed by Toshiyuki Morioka, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. Director Toshiyuki Morioka of "Junpei, Think Again" and "Stay With Me Till The Dawn" is a sensual drama about the sadness of a beautiful prostitute and a young man who has drifted to the Yukaku. The architecture of the Taisho era is lined up, and Shigeru, an unemployed man with a large debt, comes to the Yukaku, which seems to have been left behind from the era. There, Shigeru meets a beautiful prostitute named Kazumi and chooses to live as a female teacher who cares for the woman's heart. The two fall in love in a Yukaku where the desires and tragicomedy of various people are mixed. Hitomi Wada, who is active as an actress, model, and talent, also challenges the bed scene with her body in the movie's first starring. Masaru Mizuno of "BOYS AND MEN" played Shigeru who falls in love with Kazumi.

Who’s in it. Sad Angel stars Hitomi Wada, Masaru Mizuno, Nanami Kawakami and Takashi Shigematsu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Sad Angel has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sad Angel page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sad Angel tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sad Angel (2020)?
In US, Sad Angel is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Sad Angel worth watching?
Sad Angel holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sad Angel?
Sad Angel stars Hitomi Wada, Masaru Mizuno, Nanami Kawakami, Takashi Shigematsu and Aki Morita.
When was Sad Angel released?
Sad Angel was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.