Pakodate-jin (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film
Released in 2002, Pakodate-jin is a drama and romance film directed by Tetsu Maeda, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. One morning Hikaru Hino, a high school student living in Hakodate, wakes up to find she has grown a tail. She quickly cancels her first date with classmate Hayato, complicating their relationship. Hikaru's sister makes a fake tail to cheer her up and takes her out around town together, but a reporter captures their photo which leads to a huge commotion in Hakodate. As the tale commotion reaches a fever pitch, another person with a tail, Mr. Yoshida, shows up. As a result, the commotion grows into a full-blown incident that involves the whole of Hakodate.
Who’s in it. Pakodate-jin stars Aoi Miyazaki as Hikaru "Pikaru" Hino, Yo Oizumi, Masato Hagiwara and Miyuki Matsuda, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pakodate-jin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pakodate-jin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pakodate-jin (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pakodate-jin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Pakodate-jin?
- Pakodate-jin stars Aoi Miyazaki, Yo Oizumi, Masato Hagiwara, Miyuki Matsuda and Yuu Tokui.
- When was Pakodate-jin released?
- Pakodate-jin was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.