To the Ends of the Earth (2019): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: To the Ends of the Earth
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Atsuko Maeda, Shota Sometani, Tokio Emoto, Ryo Kase, Adiz Radjabov

What To the Ends of the Earth Is About

To the Ends of the Earth, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and released in Japan on June 14, 2019, is a Japan, Uzbekistan, and Qatar co-production. The film was specially commissioned to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Uzbekistan and the 70th anniversary of the Navoi Theatre, built by Japanese prisoners of war after World War II; all filming took place in Samarkand and Tashkent. It stars former AKB48 idol group member Atsuko Maeda, marking her third collaboration with Kurosawa. The film screened as the closing film of the 72nd Locarno Film Festival on August 17, 2019, and holds a 95 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Who it's for: anyone curious about a Japanese drama specially commissioned for a diplomatic anniversary between two countries and filmed entirely in Uzbekistan. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a fast paced, plot driven film, since this is an introspective, character focused narrative.

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What is To the Ends of the Earth about?

To the Ends of the Earth, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa and released in Japan on June 14, 2019, is a Japan, Uzbekistan, and Qatar co-production. The film was specially commissioned to mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Uzbekistan and the 70th anniversary of the Navoi Theatre, built by Japanese prisoners of war after World War II; all filming took place in Samarkand and Tashkent.

Where can I watch To the Ends of the Earth?

To the Ends of the Earth is available to watch on digital platforms such as AsianCrush. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is To the Ends of the Earth?

To the Ends of the Earth runs for 120 minutes (2h).

When did To the Ends of the Earth come out?

To the Ends of the Earth was released in 2019.

Who directed To the Ends of the Earth?

To the Ends of the Earth was directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.

Who stars in To the Ends of the Earth?

To the Ends of the Earth stars Atsuko Maeda, Shota Sometani, Tokio Emoto, Ryo Kase.

What is To the Ends of the Earth's rating?

To the Ends of the Earth holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.