Kirepapa. (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2008, Kirepapa. is a comedy, drama, animation and romance film, running about 60 minutes. “Chisato is parenting the teenage boy Riju and is secretly in love with him. Trouble occurs when Chisato gets jealous, due to Riju's friends constantly coming over.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chisato is a beautiful 35-year-old writer, who looks like 18, and the father of Riju, a cute 15-year-old boy. Chisato's hobby is to drive away all of Riju's friends because he thinks they want to corrupt his precious child, so he shows his good side to these boys while he poisons the cake he brings them with a smile; however, there is one guy, Shunsuke, who doesn't fall for the tricks. But is Shunsuke really aiming for Riju? Who is that mysterious writer Chisato loves so much? And why is Chisato convinced that Riju's friends want to take advantage of him?
Who’s in it. Kirepapa. stars Takahiro Sakurai as Sakaki, Shunsuke (voice), Hikaru Midorikawa as Takatsukasa, Chisato (voice), Kouki Miyata as Takatsukasa, Riju (voice) and Toshiyuki Morikawa as Takatsukasa, Chihiro (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Kirepapa. has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kirepapa. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kirepapa. tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kirepapa. (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kirepapa. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kirepapa. worth watching?
- Kirepapa. holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kirepapa.?
- Kirepapa. stars Takahiro Sakurai, Hikaru Midorikawa, Kouki Miyata, Toshiyuki Morikawa and Junichi Suwabe.
- When was Kirepapa. released?
- Kirepapa. was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.