Merry Christmas in Summer (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2000, Merry Christmas in Summer is a notable series.
What it’s about. Ryo is a former professional boxer who becomes a collector for a loan shark. He grew up in an orphanage in Okinawa Prefecture with heroine Haru, Natsumi, an aspiring actress, and two others. One of them is now a lawyer who has had to bail Ryo out and the other a lucky young woman adopted by a rich family. Haru, too, was adopted and has never once left the island where she grew up. When her adopted mother dies, she decides to go to Tokyo to find the old group. Being naive to the ways of the modern urban world, she almost ends up being sold off into the sex industry as soon as she sets foot on Tokyo's fair shores, but Ryo comes to her rescue.
Who’s in it. Merry Christmas in Summer stars Yutaka Takenouchi as Kinoshita Ryou, Miki Nakatani as Hoshino Haru, Ai Kato and Tetta Sugimoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Merry Christmas in 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 Merry Christmas in Summer page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merry Christmas in Summer (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Merry Christmas in Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Merry Christmas in Summer worth watching?
- Merry Christmas in Summer holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Merry Christmas in Summer?
- Merry Christmas in Summer stars Yutaka Takenouchi, Miki Nakatani, Ai Kato, Tetta Sugimoto and Masatô Ibu.
- When was Merry Christmas in Summer released?
- Merry Christmas in Summer was released in 2000.