Wandering (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1997, Wandering is a drama film directed by Satoru Kobayashi, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. An old man and his apprentice arrive at an inn that is about to be taken over. When the two learn that the man who came to take over is gay, they decide to trap the him using the apprentice as bait in order to save the inn. Shot on location in the Nagano Prefecture.
Who’s in it. Wandering stars Jun Kawai as Toru, the apprentice, Yamakiyo as Inn owner, Madoka Sawa as Gay bar mama and Koji Makimura as Hirao, local real estate agent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Wandering has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wandering page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wandering tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wandering (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wandering change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wandering worth watching?
- Wandering holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wandering?
- Wandering stars Jun Kawai, Yamakiyo, Madoka Sawa, Koji Makimura and Shouzou Sakairi.
- When was Wandering released?
- Wandering was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.