Vessel of Sand (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 4
Released in 2004, Vessel of Sand is a drama series.
What it’s about. Eiryo Waga is well-known musician who has begun a rapid climb to stardom, but he must keep his terrible past a secret. One day someone who knows all about his past confronts him, and Waga kills him in order to protect the fame he has obtained. Unfortunately, as Waga is leaving the scene, he runs into Asami, a budding stage actress. An investigation team is established led by two detectives, but they have difficulty making any headway. Meanwhile, by coincidence Waga bumps into Asami again. She also has her own dark past, and soon they fall in love. But Waga is already engaged to Ayaka whose father is responsible for his rapid ascent to the top of the music world. It looks like Waga’s ambitions are about to confront reality. Based on Seicho Matsumoto’s famous work that was released in 1960-61, this drama illustrates the life of a man burdened with a heavy fate in a contemporary setting.
Who’s in it. Vessel of Sand stars Masahiro Nakai as Eiryo Waga, Yasuko Matsuyuki as Asami Naruse, Shinji Takeda as Yusuke Sekikawa and Kotomi Kyono as Ayaka Tadokoro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Vessel of Sand has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vessel of Sand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vessel of Sand tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vessel of Sand (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vessel of Sand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vessel of Sand worth watching?
- Vessel of Sand holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vessel of Sand?
- Vessel of Sand stars Masahiro Nakai, Yasuko Matsuyuki, Shinji Takeda, Kotomi Kyono and Masachika Ichimura.
- When was Vessel of Sand released?
- Vessel of Sand was released in 2004.