Hitsudan Hostess (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2010, Hitsudan Hostess is a drama and tv movie film directed by Hajime Takezono, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is based on the bestselling autobiography of 25-year-old Rie Saito, who became a number-one hostess in Ginza despite being deaf. "Hitsudan Hostess" was published by Kobunsha this past May, and so far it has sold roughly 115,000 copies. The book depicts the life of Saito, who was born in Aomori and became deaf at the age of 1 due to an illness. She rebelled against her strict parents, and she ran away from home several times as a youth. At a local club, she began taking an interest in "hitsudan" (communicating through writing), which she later made use of when she moved to Tokyo and became a popular hostess at a Ginza club. --Tokyograph
Who’s in it. Hitsudan Hostess stars Keiko Kitagawa as Rie Saito, Seiji Fukushi as Satoshi Saito, Yoshiko Tanaka as Emiko Saito and Kenjirô Nashimoto as Shiro Saito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Hitsudan Hostess sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hitsudan Hostess page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hitsudan Hostess tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hitsudan Hostess (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hitsudan Hostess change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hitsudan Hostess worth watching?
- Hitsudan Hostess holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hitsudan Hostess?
- Hitsudan Hostess stars Keiko Kitagawa, Seiji Fukushi, Yoshiko Tanaka, Kenjirô Nashimoto and Satomi Tezuka.