New World (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2011, New World is a drama film directed by Kah Wai Lim, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Coco, a Beijing modern girl wants to spend a romantic and fancy Christmas vacation in Osaka. However the place where she gets in is Shinsekai ( "New World" in English, is an old neighbourhood located next to south Osaka city's downtown "Minami " area, as known as one of the most poorest and dangerous area in Osaka.)When she arrives there, she starts feeling regret and frustrated by the encounters and the landscapes which are far beyond her expectation. Suddenly she is involved in an incident surrounds a Chinese family there, meanwhile she starts fascinated by Shinsekai through her wondering. In this short and unusual Christmas vacation, Coco discovers a "Japan " she never knows and a "China" that she is not familiar with.
Who’s in it. New World stars Ke Shi as Coco, Ogawa Takeru as Masa, Tomonaga Koumei as Koumei and Jun Amanto as Bodyguard “JUN”.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, New World sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New World page.
If you liked it. Fans of New World tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New World (2011)?
- In US, New World is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is New World worth watching?
- New World holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in New World?
- New World stars Ke Shi, Ogawa Takeru, Tomonaga Koumei and Jun Amanto.
- When was New World released?
- New World was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.