Dear Summer Sister (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1972, Dear Summer Sister is a drama film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Sunaoko come to Okinawa to find his brother Tsuruo. Her searching is not very painless because it tears up old wounds in complicated relationships, some of which date back to the horrors of war.
Who’s in it. Dear Summer Sister stars Hiromi Kurita, Shôji Ishibashi, Lily and Hōsei Komatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Dear Summer Sister has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Summer Sister page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Summer Sister tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Summer Sister (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear Summer Sister change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dear Summer Sister worth watching?
- Dear Summer Sister holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear Summer Sister?
- Dear Summer Sister stars Hiromi Kurita, Shôji Ishibashi, Lily, Hōsei Komatsu and Taiji Tonoyama.
- When was Dear Summer Sister released?
- Dear Summer Sister was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.