A Tender Place (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, A Tender Place is a drama and mystery film directed by Shunichi Nagasaki, running about 201 minutes.
What it’s about. Kasumi is in the midst of an affair with Ishiyama, one of her husband's clients. When Kasumi and her family visit Ishiyama's villa in Hokkaido, she plans to abandon them to be with Ishiyama. The next morning, her daughter Yuka disappears, which throws Kasumi's life into turmoil. Years later, Yuka remains missing, and Kasumi journeys back to Hokkaido with Utsumi, a terminally-ill former detective, and tries to follow any leads she can.
Who’s in it. A Tender Place stars Yuki Amami as Kasumi Moriwake, Shunsuke Matsuoka as Jun-ichi Utsumi, Tomokazu Miura as Yohei Ishiyama and Kumi Nakamura as Noriko Ishiyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Tender Place 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 A Tender Place page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Tender Place tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Tender Place (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Tender Place change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Tender Place worth watching?
- A Tender Place holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Tender Place?
- A Tender Place stars Yuki Amami, Shunsuke Matsuoka, Tomokazu Miura, Kumi Nakamura and Ikkei Watanabe.
- When was A Tender Place released?
- A Tender Place was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 201 minutes.