Waiting in the Dark (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 2006, Waiting in the Dark is a drama and romance film directed by Daisuke Tengan, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Michiru has lost her eyesight, and to make matters worse, her father dies shortly afterwards. She is now all alone and spends most of her day isolated in her home. Akihiro is a Chinese-Japanese immigrant, that has had to deal with racism all throughout his life. He is now tormented at work by one of his older co-workers named Toshio. One day at a train station in front of Michiru's house, Toshio is thrown into the path of an oncoming train. The only person seen at the train stop was Akihiro. Akihiro frantically flees from the scene and manages to enter Michiru's house without her knowledge. After a few days, Michiru starts to sense the presence of another person in her home.
Who’s in it. Waiting in the Dark stars Rena Tanaka as Michiru Honma, Chen Bolin as Akihiro Oishi, Haruka Igawa as Harumi Mishima and Koichi Sato as Toshio Matsunaga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Waiting in the Dark 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 Waiting in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waiting in the Dark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waiting in the Dark (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waiting in the Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waiting in the Dark worth watching?
- Waiting in the Dark holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Waiting in the Dark?
- Waiting in the Dark stars Rena Tanaka, Chen Bolin, Haruka Igawa, Koichi Sato and Mao Miyaji.
- When was Waiting in the Dark released?
- Waiting in the Dark was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.