Ai (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film
Released in 2008, Ai is an action film directed by Raffi Asdourian, running about 13 minutes. “Life in the Shadow of Death” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The traces left by the era of the samurai are still with us today. From this rich history of this ancient warrior culture comes a tale of honor, vengeance and redemption with a dark, sense of meaningless fatality. It is the origin story of a cursed vigilante, Ai, hell-bent on disposing those responsible for her clan's demise. Inspired by the great tradition of samurai cinema, Ai is an exploration of the era of the samurai and explores the themes of dormant fury for those who have lost loved ones and are driven to the point of madness with revenge.
Who’s in it. Ai stars Ai Ikeda as Ai, Yoshi Amao as Yoshizo, Kuwayama 'Bob' Yoshihisa as Kyuzaemon and Kojiro Shinohara as Henchman Samurai, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ai tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ai (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ai?
- Ai stars Ai Ikeda, Yoshi Amao, Kuwayama 'Bob' Yoshihisa, Kojiro Shinohara and Sam Aoyama.
- When was Ai released?
- Ai was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.