ICHI (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, ICHI is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Fumihiko Sori, running about 120 minutes. “Justice is blind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ichi is a blind entertainer that travels the countryside with her traditional Japanese guitar and walking stick. She’s in search for the kind man that brought her up as a child, but because of her beauty she encounters problems every step of the way. Fortunately for Ichi, she is also a gifted swordswoman and carries a lethal blade within her walking stick.
Who’s in it. ICHI stars Haruka Ayase as Ichi, Yosuke Kubozuka as Toraji Shirakawa, Takao Osawa as Toma Fujihira and Shido Nakamura as Banki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, ICHI has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ICHI page.
If you liked it. Fans of ICHI tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch ICHI (2008)?
- In US, ICHI is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is ICHI worth watching?
- ICHI holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in ICHI?
- ICHI stars Haruka Ayase, Yosuke Kubozuka, Takao Osawa, Shido Nakamura and Tetta Sugimoto.
- When was ICHI released?
- ICHI was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.