Sanpei the Fisher Boy (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2009, Sanpei the Fisher Boy is a notable film directed by Yojiro Takita, running about 118 minutes. “The Adventure Is Always By Your Side.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sanpei is a young boy who lives with his grandpa in a small village in Akita and they both love fishing and are masters at it. His sister moved to Tokyo when their father died and blames it on the fishing. She thinks it's just a stupid play. Gyoshin, a bass professional fisher who lives and competes in America is in a slump and comes to the small village to try to find the joy of fishing again. Together, they all go to find the legendary big char of Yonakidani (The Crying Valley of The Night), which Sanpei's father once saw, but could never catch, before he died.
Who’s in it. Sanpei the Fisher Boy stars Kenta Suga as Sanpei Mihira, Takashi Tsukamoto as Gyoshin Ayukawa, Yuu Kashii as Aiko Mihira and Tao Tsuchiya as Yuri Takayama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Sanpei the Fisher Boy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sanpei the Fisher Boy page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sanpei the Fisher Boy (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sanpei the Fisher Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sanpei the Fisher Boy worth watching?
- Sanpei the Fisher Boy holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sanpei the Fisher Boy?
- Sanpei the Fisher Boy stars Kenta Suga, Takashi Tsukamoto, Yuu Kashii, Tao Tsuchiya and Tougo Shimura.
- When was Sanpei the Fisher Boy released?
- Sanpei the Fisher Boy was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.