Sayonara (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2015, Sayonara is a drama film directed by Koji Fukada, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. The world's first human-android acting duo, called Android Theater Project, is the collaborative brainchild of noted Japanese playwright Oriza Hirata and the leading robotics scientist Hiroshi Ishiguro. "Sayonara" is a remakable android play and has been adapted to feature film by the acclaimed filmmaker Koji Fukada (Hospitalité, Au revoir l’été). In this film project the setting of the story is largely expanded, depicting time and space in a way which can only be achieved in film, examining life and death though the communication between dying human and immortal android.
Who’s in it. Sayonara stars Bryerly Long as Tania, Hirofumi Arai, Geminoid F. as Leona and Makiko Murata, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Sayonara 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 Sayonara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sayonara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sayonara (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sayonara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sayonara worth watching?
- Sayonara holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sayonara?
- Sayonara stars Bryerly Long, Hirofumi Arai, Geminoid F., Makiko Murata and Nijiro Murakami.