Yakiniku Dragon (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2018, Yakiniku Dragon is a drama film directed by Wishing Chong, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the 1970's in the Kansai region of Japan.. Yong-Gil is Korean, but he moved to Japan and settled down. He runs a small restaurant named Yakiniku Dragon. He is married and has three daughters: oldest daughter Jung-Hwa, middle daughter Yi-Hwa and youngest daughter Mi-Hwa. Oldest daughter Jung-Hwa is dating Tetsuo, but they break up. Middle daughter Yi-Hwa loves Tetsuo and marries him, but Tetsuo still loves her older sister and they divorce. Youngest daughter Mi-Hwa wants to become a singer, but she is in love with a married man.
Who’s in it. Yakiniku Dragon stars Yoko Maki as Jung Hwa (Shizuka), Mao Inoue as Yi Hwa (Rika), Yo Oizumi as Tetsuo and Nanami Sakuraba as Mi Hwa (Mika), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Yakiniku Dragon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yakiniku Dragon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yakiniku Dragon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yakiniku Dragon (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yakiniku Dragon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yakiniku Dragon worth watching?
- Yakiniku Dragon holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yakiniku Dragon?
- Yakiniku Dragon stars Yoko Maki, Mao Inoue, Yo Oizumi, Nanami Sakuraba and Ryohei Otani.
- When was Yakiniku Dragon released?
- Yakiniku Dragon was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.