Hibi (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2005, Hibi is a drama film directed by Banmei Takahashi, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Hibi tells about mother who does pottery and lives rather simple life, growing her children up. She does remarkable job in pottery, finding a new way to make natural pottery in her own tunnel kiln. Then, her son gets leukemia. And entire family has to fight hard to find a donor who has matching bone marrow.
Who’s in it. Hibi stars Yuko Tanaka as Kiyoko Koyama, Shunsuke Kubozuka as Kenichi Koyama, Eri Ishida and Ittoku Kishibe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Hibi 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 Hibi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hibi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hibi (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hibi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hibi worth watching?
- Hibi holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hibi?
- Hibi stars Yuko Tanaka, Shunsuke Kubozuka, Eri Ishida, Ittoku Kishibe and Chizuru Ikewaki.