This Country’s Sky (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2015, This Country’s Sky is a drama film directed by Haruhiko Arai, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Tokyo, Japan near the end of World War II. 19-year-old Satoko (Fumi Nikaido) lives with her mother (Youki Kudoh) and her aunt. The war is turning more grave. Even though Satoko is near the age to get married, she can't even think of marriage due to the unstable situation. Satoko then begins to communicate with her neighbor, Ichikawa (Hiroki Hasegawa). He has avoided military service due to failing his physical test. As Satoko communicates with Ichikawa, she begins to awake as a woman.
Who’s in it. This Country’s Sky stars Fumi Nikaido as Satoko, Hiroki Hasegawa as Ichikawa, Youki Kudoh as Satoko's mother and Yasuko Tomita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, This Country’s Sky has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Country’s Sky page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Country’s Sky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Country’s Sky (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Country’s Sky change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Country’s Sky worth watching?
- This Country’s Sky holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Country’s Sky?
- This Country’s Sky stars Fumi Nikaido, Hiroki Hasegawa, Youki Kudoh, Yasuko Tomita and Go Riju.
- When was This Country’s Sky released?
- This Country’s Sky was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.