The Last Embrace (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1990, The Last Embrace is a notable film directed by Kinya Ogawa, running about 60 minutes. “"I burn with love, sparing no time to sleep. Now, my ailing body burns fiercely in a whirlpool of satisfaction and emptiness." A slightly sad love movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. akamatsu was a popular actor in his youth, and now in his forties, he plays supporting roles in dramas. It is well known that he is gay, and whenever he has time, he goes to Sachi, a gay bar owned by Michiru and Takashi. One day, Wakamatsu's friend, producer Shinozaki, introduces him to Kikuo, an aspiring screenwriter. Reading Kikuo's script, Wakamatsu's desire to make him a top-notch screenwriter arises, but before long, Wakamatsu realizes that he is seriously in love with Kikuo... A slightly sad love movie.
Who’s in it. The Last Embrace stars Kinichi Kusumi, Kin'ichi Kusumi, Kaoru Yamashina and Ichirô Yoshioka.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Last Embrace has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Embrace page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Embrace (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Embrace change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Embrace worth watching?
- The Last Embrace holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last Embrace?
- The Last Embrace stars Kinichi Kusumi, Kin'ichi Kusumi, Kaoru Yamashina and Ichirô Yoshioka.
- When was The Last Embrace released?
- The Last Embrace was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.