Unloved (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2001, Unloved is a drama film directed by Kunitoshi Manda, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Mitsuko, a thirty-something Japanese secretary, lives a very simple life devoid of ambition. She has an affair with Eiji, a rich, arrogant and newly divorced businessman who is intrigued by her retiring personnality but she quickly breaks up as he repeatedly tries to make her change her lifestyle and values. While Eiji ponders the reasons of the breakup, Mitsuko falls for one of her neighbours, a young slacker who has the same approach to life as her. But Mitsuko's new lover is fascinated by Eiji's power and social status... A triangle that will inevitably leave one of the characters "unloved".
Who’s in it. Unloved stars Toru Nakamura as Eiji Katsuno, Yôko Moriguchi as Mitsuko Kageyama, Shunsuke Matsuoka as Hiroshi Shimokawa and Tarô Suwa as Restaurant owner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Unloved has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unloved page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unloved tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unloved (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unloved change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Unloved worth watching?
- Unloved holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Unloved?
- Unloved stars Toru Nakamura, Yôko Moriguchi, Shunsuke Matsuoka, Tarô Suwa and Kaei Okina.