Hungry Soul (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1956, Hungry Soul is a drama and romance film directed by Yūzō Kawashima, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Reiko, who tolerates abuse in her marriage to a man 23 years her senior, is friends with Mayumi, a beautiful widow. Reiko meets her husband’s business rival, a young, capable businessman, and falls for him. Meanwhile, Mayumi enters into a relationship with Shimotsuma, a friend of her late husband.
Who’s in it. Hungry Soul stars Tatsuya Mihashi as Retsuto Tachibana, Yôko Minamida as Reiko Shiba, Yukiko Todoroki as Mayumi Ogouchi and Shirō Ōsaka as Masaharu Shimotsuma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hungry Soul has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hungry Soul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hungry Soul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hungry Soul (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hungry Soul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hungry Soul worth watching?
- Hungry Soul holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hungry Soul?
- Hungry Soul stars Tatsuya Mihashi, Yôko Minamida, Yukiko Todoroki, Shirō Ōsaka and Nobuo Kaneko.