Maternal Awakening (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film
Released in 2022, Maternal Awakening is an animation film directed by Shiika Okada, running about 5 minutes.
What it’s about. I was heading to junior high school one day when my maternal instincts suddenly kicked in. After being held hostage to those urges for a decade, I started to wonder if this feeling was really about motherliness. Virgin birth, genes, pregnancy... I journey through 10 years in search of the maternal.
Who’s in it. Maternal Awakening stars Mami Kawaguchi as Heroine / Baby (voice), Kohei Iseki as God (voice), Mayuko Suzuki as Job hunting friend (voice) and Shiika Okada as Cram school teacher / Boss (voice), among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maternal Awakening page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maternal Awakening tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maternal Awakening (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maternal Awakening change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Maternal Awakening?
- Maternal Awakening stars Mami Kawaguchi, Kohei Iseki, Mayuko Suzuki, Shiika Okada and Kanna Nazuka.
- When was Maternal Awakening released?
- Maternal Awakening was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.