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Blood and Bones (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2004, Blood and Bones is a drama film directed by Yoichi Sai, running about 140 minutes.

What it’s about. In 1923, teenager Kim Shun-Pei moves from Cheju Island, in South Korea, to Osaka, in Japan. Along the years, he becomes a cruel, greedy and violent man and builds a factory of kamaboko, processed seafood products, in his poor Korean-Japanese community exploiting his employees.

Who’s in it. Blood and Bones stars Takeshi Kitano as Joon-pyong Kim, Hirofumi Arai as Masao Kim, Kyoka Suzuki as Yong-hee Lee and Joe Odagiri as Takeshi Park, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Blood and Bones 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 Blood and Bones page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blood and Bones tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blood and Bones (2004)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blood and Bones change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Blood and Bones worth watching?
Blood and Bones holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Blood and Bones?
Blood and Bones stars Takeshi Kitano, Hirofumi Arai, Kyoka Suzuki, Joe Odagiri and Yutaka Matsushige.
When was Blood and Bones released?
Blood and Bones was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.