Sanctuary (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1995, Sanctuary is a drama film directed by Yukio Fuji, running about 103 minutes. “Two Men... Two Destinies... One Japan...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Akira Hojo and Chiaki Asami live different lives in Tokyo, Japan: Hojo is the leader of a small but rising Yakuza clan, while Asami is a politician aiming to become the youngest member of the Japanese parliament. But while they both live in different ways, Hojo and Asami share the same past; both of them were survivors of the Killing Fields of Cambodia. With the aggression and survival instincts they learned in the Cambodian jungles, Hojo and Asami strive in both the Yakuza and political world to reform Japan into their own sanctuary.
Who’s in it. Sanctuary stars Toshiya Nagasawa as Akira Hojo, Hiroshi Abe as Chiaki Asami, Azusa Nakamura as Assistant Superintendent Kyoko Ishihara and Toshihiko Sakakibara as Reiji Tashiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Sanctuary has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sanctuary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sanctuary tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sanctuary (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sanctuary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sanctuary worth watching?
- Sanctuary holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sanctuary?
- Sanctuary stars Toshiya Nagasawa, Hiroshi Abe, Azusa Nakamura, Toshihiko Sakakibara and Naomasa Musaka.