A Fading Summer (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Series · ★ 8.7
Released in 2015, A Fading Summer is a crime and mystery series.
What it’s about. A major newspaper has informally decided to employ a female university student. However, shock ripples within the newspaper because of a weekly magazine’s scoop that she is the daughter of the criminal in a serious case. This was the kidnapping of a newborn baby at a big hospital 20 years ago. The criminal demanded a ransom from the director of the hospital instead of the parents. But after the criminal had the large sum of money in hand, he died in an accident while being pursued by the police. The baby was never found. Kaji Hidekazu, a former hotshot journalist who has become deadwood in the wake of an incident, is ordered by the newspaper to re-investigate the kidnapping case. He finds out the shocking, tragic truth which had been kept under wraps.
Who’s in it. A Fading Summer stars Atsuro Watabe as Hidekazu Kaji, Saburo Tokito as Seiichi Muto, Mugi Kadowaki as Hiroko Asakura and Masaki Suda as Toshiharu Muto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, A Fading Summer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Fading Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Fading Summer tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Fading Summer (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Fading Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Fading Summer worth watching?
- A Fading Summer holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Fading Summer?
- A Fading Summer stars Atsuro Watabe, Saburo Tokito, Mugi Kadowaki, Masaki Suda and Ryo Iwamatsu.
- When was A Fading Summer released?
- A Fading Summer was released in 2015.