The Black Square (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, The Black Square is a mystery film directed by Hiroshi Okuhara, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. Zhao-ping, a young Chinese artist, lives in an artists’ community near Bejing with his Japanese girlfriend Hana. One day he sees a black square floating in the sky. When the object lands, a bewildered naked man appears from it. He looks Japanese, but he doesn’t know who he is, or where he came from. Zhao-ping takes him under his wing. Is it an alien visitor? Then how is it possible that everyone the stranger meets thinks they know him from somewhere?
Who’s in it. The Black Square stars Hideo Nakaizumi as The Black Square, Miki Suzuki as Hana, Gouzi as Lao Huang and Pierre Bourdaud as British art salesman.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Square page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Square tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Square (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Square change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Black Square?
- The Black Square stars Hideo Nakaizumi, Miki Suzuki, Gouzi and Pierre Bourdaud.
- When was The Black Square released?
- The Black Square was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.