The Washing Machine (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film
Released in 1999, The Washing Machine is a notable film directed by Tetsuo Shinohara.
What it’s about. Director Tetsuo Shinohara ("Moon and Cabbage") depicts the psychology of an aspiring manga artist who works part-time at a secondhand electrical appliance store, and his wavering between his dreams and reality, as well as his faint and subtle love story. Kizaki, who moved to Tokyo from the Kansai region to become a manga artist, is assigned to work at a used electrical appliance store where he works part-time as a store keeper and repairman. One day, a woman comes to the store drenched from the rain. She is Setsuko, the only daughter of the store's president and a returnee. Since then, Setsuko often comes to the store. Kizaki becomes concerned about Setsuko, but Setsuko has something to do with Oshi, a senior who used to work at the store...
Who’s in it. The Washing Machine stars Michitaka Tsutsui as Toshiro Kizaki, Isao Hashimoto as Takashi Katagiri, Wakaba Irie as Chieko Katagiri and Kaoru Kobayashi as Taiji Ogami, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Washing Machine page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Washing Machine (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Washing Machine change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Washing Machine?
- The Washing Machine stars Michitaka Tsutsui, Isao Hashimoto, Wakaba Irie, Kaoru Kobayashi and Toshie Negishi.
- When was The Washing Machine released?
- The Washing Machine was released in 1999.