Ekiben (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1999, Ekiben is a notable film directed by Shungo Kaji, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Kaji is a director of over 1000 porn videos. While dreaming of becoming a feature film director someday, he sinks deeper into the tepid morass that is the Japanese porn industry. One day, he auditions an porn movie starlet named Saki who confesses to dreams of the big screen. Kaji senses a kindred spirit in his newfound star, but as a result becomes exceedingly demanding of her performance. Saki endures repeated humiliations by Kaji, who uses her as an outlet to vent his own frustration. Bit by bit, however, they begin to gel. Saki lands a role in a movie. Kaji regains a semblance of joy in his work and discovers new inspiration.
Who’s in it. Ekiben stars Shungo Kaji, Yōko Satomi, Susumu Kenzaki and Ryuuji Moriyama.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Ekiben has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ekiben page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ekiben (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ekiben change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ekiben worth watching?
- Ekiben holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ekiben?
- Ekiben stars Shungo Kaji, Yōko Satomi, Susumu Kenzaki and Ryuuji Moriyama.
- When was Ekiben released?
- Ekiben was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.