Close-Knit
“A new kind of household.”
After being neglected by her mother, a little girl is taken in by her uncle and his transgender girlfriend, who create a loving home for her.
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Where is Close-Knit streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | U-NEXT, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About Close-Knit
Close-Knit is a 2017 Japanese-language drama film directed by Naoko Ogigami. The cast is led by Toma Ikuta, Kenta Kiritani, Rinka Kakihara. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings.
Close-Knit was produced by Nikkatsu Corporation, dentsu, and Paradise Cafe and made in Japan. It was released on February 25, 2017.
- Director
- Naoko Ogigami
- Writers
- Naoko Ogigami
- Release date
- February 25, 2017
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Nikkatsu Corporation, dentsu, Paradise Cafe
Close-Knit cast & crew
Close-Knit was directed by Naoko Ogigami and written by Naoko Ogigami.
The cast features Toma Ikuta as Rinko, Kenta Kiritani as Makio, Rinka Kakihara as Tomo, Rie Mimura as Hiromi, Eiko Koike as Naomi, and Mugi Kadowaki as Yuka.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Kōzō Shibazaki and it was produced by Noriaki Takagi and Hajime Inoue.
Is Close-Knit worth watching?
Close-Knit holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 55 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Close-Knit is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Close-Knit
Toma Ikuta
Rinko
Kenta Kiritani
Makio
Rinka Kakihara
Tomo
Rie Mimura
Hiromi
Eiko Koike
Naomi
Mugi Kadowaki
Yuka
Shuji Kashiwabara
Yoshio
Kaito Komie
Kai
Misako Tanaka
Fumiko
Lily
Sayuri
Noriko Eguchi
Kanei
Tōru Shinagawa
Saito
Close-Knit — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Close-Knit in United States?
Close-Knit is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Close-Knit in?
Close-Knit is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Close-Knit?
Close-Knit runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is Close-Knit rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 55 ratings.
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