Shara (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2003, Shara is a drama film directed by Naomi Kawase, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The Aso family live in the old town of Nara. One Day, Kei, one of the Aso's twin boys suddenly disappears. Five years later seventeen-year old Shun, the remaining twin, is an art student. He now has to move forward with his life, together with his childhood friend, Yu.
Who’s in it. Shara stars Kohei Fukungaga as Shun, Yuka Hyyoudo as Yu, Naomi Kawase as Reiko and Katsuhisa Namase as Taku, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Shara 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 Shara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shara (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shara worth watching?
- Shara holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shara?
- Shara stars Kohei Fukungaga, Yuka Hyyoudo, Naomi Kawase, Katsuhisa Namase and Kanako Higuchi.
- When was Shara released?
- Shara was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.