Taste and Tears (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2025, Taste and Tears is a drama and romance film directed by Hatsuki Yokoo, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Bound by shared loneliness, Shinya and his classmate Yuka grow close while working on their school newspaper. But after a sudden incident, Yuka vanishes without a trace, leaving Shinya clinging to an unfulfilled promise. Thirty years later, long-buried truths about Yuka’s past finally surface, forcing Shinya to confront what was lost, and what remained unsaid.
Who’s in it. Taste and Tears stars Kento Nagao as Shinya Fuma, Ami Touma as Yuka Arai, Rintaro Mizusawa and Haruka Imou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Taste and Tears has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taste and Tears page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taste and Tears tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taste and Tears (2025)?
- In US, Taste and Tears is available to stream on Rakuten Viki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Taste and Tears worth watching?
- Taste and Tears holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taste and Tears?
- Taste and Tears stars Kento Nagao, Ami Touma, Rintaro Mizusawa, Haruka Imou and Ryo Ikeda.
- When was Taste and Tears released?
- Taste and Tears was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.