Bitter Sweet (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2016, Bitter Sweet is a comedy and romance film directed by Shôgo Kusano, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Maki Eda (Haruna Kawaguchi) works for an advertising agency at a large company. She is a single and doesn't have good luck with men. She also isn't very good at cooking and likes eating junk food. One day, she meets Nagisa Katayama (Kento Hayashi). He is an art teacher and a vegetarian. Unlike Maki, Nagisa cooks very well. The two people then happen to live together. Maki realizes that she is in love with Nagisa, but Nagisa is gay. Through his cooking, they solve their own problems and become important to each other.
Who’s in it. Bitter Sweet stars Haruna Kawaguchi as Maki Eda, Kento Hayashi as Nagisa Katayama, Yasushi Fuchikami as Arita Tachibana and Hiyori Sakurada as Minami Aoyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Bitter Sweet 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 Bitter Sweet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bitter Sweet tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bitter Sweet (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bitter Sweet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bitter Sweet worth watching?
- Bitter Sweet holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bitter Sweet?
- Bitter Sweet stars Haruna Kawaguchi, Kento Hayashi, Yasushi Fuchikami, Hiyori Sakurada and Mackenyu.
- When was Bitter Sweet released?
- Bitter Sweet was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.