Japino (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2023, Japino is a drama film directed by Freidric Macapagal Cortez, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. Two Pinay bar dancers working hard in the land of rising sun. Ayu searches for her father, who is a local; while Aki weighs on getting an abortion. Their lives overlap and intersect with one another, thus affecting their life decisions.
Who’s in it. Japino stars Angela Morena as Ayu, Denise Esteban as Aki, Vince Rillon as Taka and Lara Morena as Ayu's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Japino has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Japino page.
If you liked it. Fans of Japino tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Japino (2023)?
- In US, Japino is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Japino worth watching?
- Japino holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Japino?
- Japino stars Angela Morena, Denise Esteban, Vince Rillon, Lara Morena and Ali Asistio.
- When was Japino released?
- Japino was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.