Ako (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1964, Ako is a drama film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. A day in the life of Ako, a 16 year old Japanese girl, and her friends and co-workers. An alarm clock wakes her in a dorm; she gets ready for work and travels to a large bakery. We see her with friends, chatting and laughing, as well as working. They go out, seven of them jammed in an old Pontiac: bowling, then to an amusement park, then driving around. Car trouble may put her at risk. Is she going to be okay?
Who’s in it. Ako stars Miki Irie as Ako, Teruko Hasegawa as Ako's Boyfriend and Yoko Matsushita as Ako's Friend.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Ako 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 Ako page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ako tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ako (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ako change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ako worth watching?
- Ako holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ako?
- Ako stars Miki Irie, Teruko Hasegawa and Yoko Matsushita.
- When was Ako released?
- Ako was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.