Bitter Honey (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2016, Bitter Honey is a drama film directed by Gakuryu Ishii, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Akako, a shape-shifting goldfish in the form of a coquettish nymphet clad in diaphanous red dresses, naively plays the role of erotic muse and adoring pet for an aging writer seeking greatness. Things quickly get complicated for the odd couple, however, when the writer's deceased former student/lover enters the picture as a ghost and helps Akako realize her own desires, activating her agency and frustrating the one-sided male fantasy the writer is so keen to continue.
Who’s in it. Bitter Honey stars Fumi Nikaido as Akako Akai, Yoko Maki as Yuriko Tamura, Ren Osugi as Old Writer and Kengo Kora as Ryunosuke Akutagawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Bitter Honey 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 Bitter Honey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bitter Honey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bitter Honey (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bitter Honey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bitter Honey worth watching?
- Bitter Honey holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bitter Honey?
- Bitter Honey stars Fumi Nikaido, Yoko Maki, Ren Osugi, Kengo Kora and Masatoshi Nagase.
- When was Bitter Honey released?
- Bitter Honey was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.