Amami (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Amami is a documentary film directed by Naomi Kawase, running about 46 minutes.
What it’s about. Naomi Kawase goes to the south of Japan in search of her family origins on Amami Island, with her four-year-old son Mitsuki. They meet parents, chat with the island’s inhabitants, eat traditional goat soup, observe a total solar eclipse. By reconnecting the threads of her family history, Naomi Kawase gradually fills the void left by her parents' abandonment.
Who’s in it. Amami stars Naomi Kawase as Self, Mitsuki Kawase as Self, Ichizo Sato as Self and Norio Fukusaki as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Amami has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amami page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amami tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amami (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Amami change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Amami worth watching?
- Amami holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amami?
- Amami stars Naomi Kawase, Mitsuki Kawase, Ichizo Sato and Norio Fukusaki.
- When was Amami released?
- Amami was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 46 minutes.