Japón (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2002, Japón is a drama film directed by Carlos Reygadas, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. A painter from the big city goes to a remote canyon to commit suicide. To reach some calmness he stays at the farmstead of Ascen, an old religious woman. Although only a few words are spoken, love grows.
Who’s in it. Japón stars Alejandro Ferretis as The Man, Magdalena Flores as Ascen, Yolanda Villa as Sabina and Martín Serrano as Juan Luis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Japón has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Japón page.
If you liked it. Fans of Japón tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Japón (2002)?
- In US, Japón is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Japón worth watching?
- Japón holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Japón?
- Japón stars Alejandro Ferretis, Magdalena Flores, Yolanda Villa, Martín Serrano and Rolando Hernández.