Sing Salmon Sing (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2008, Sing Salmon Sing is a comedy and music film directed by Makoto Tanaka, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. High school student Kasumi Ogino is a member of the school choir and after years of praise for her singing voice thinks she is the absolute bee’s knees. When the object of her desires, classmate and photographer Junichi Makimura, asks Kasumi is he can photograph her singing she accepts, thinking this means she is beautiful as well. However the end result is a comical shot of Kasumi with her mouth wide open, which Makimura likes to a hungry salmon! Distraught by the ensuing humiliation, Kasumi quits the choir, until she is encouraged to return by an unlikely counsel - the brutish leader of thuggish rival all male choir, Hiroshi Gondo.
Who’s in it. Sing Salmon Sing stars Kaho as Kasumi Ogino, Gori as Hiroshi Kondo, Hideo Ishiguro as Junichi Makimura and Akiko as Momiji Matsumoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Sing Salmon Sing 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 Sing Salmon Sing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sing Salmon Sing tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sing Salmon Sing (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sing Salmon Sing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sing Salmon Sing worth watching?
- Sing Salmon Sing holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sing Salmon Sing?
- Sing Salmon Sing stars Kaho, Gori, Hideo Ishiguro, Akiko and Sayuri Iwata.
- When was Sing Salmon Sing released?
- Sing Salmon Sing was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.