FeaturePG-132023·131m·7.2

Call Me Chihiro

She's always lived on her own.

Drama

An unapologetic former sex worker starts working at a bento stand in a small seaside town, bringing comfort to the lonely souls who come her way.

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Cast

Kasumi Arimura

Chihiro

Hana Toyoshima

Kuniko Seo / Okaji

Ryuya Wakaba

Taniguchi

Yui Sakuma

Hitomi

Van

Basil

Lily Franky

Utsumi

Jun Fubuki

Tae

Mitsuru Hirata

Bito

Toshie Negishi

Nagai

Itsuki Nagasawa

Chinatsu Ube

Miwako Ichikawa

Chihiro

Tetta Shimada

Makoto Satake

Keiichi Suzuki

Tramp

Fusako Urabe

Kuniko's Mother

Yoichiro Saito

Kuniko's Father

Shigeo Ôsako

Customer

Kotona Minami

Satoko

Details

Status
Released
Original language
Japanese
Languages
Japanese
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
PG-13
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Asmik AceDigital FrontierNetflix

Crew

Director

Rikiya Imaizumi

Writers

Kaori Sawai, Hiroyuki Yasuda, Rikiya Imaizumi

Hiroshi Iwanaga

Director of Photography

Shinpei Inoue

Production Design

Takashi Sato

Editor

Shigeru Kishida

Original Music Composer

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Reviews

Giovanni

3/16/2023

8.0

Call Me Chihiro is a calm and introspective journey through lonely souls looking for their soulmates. A film that is full of meaning and humanity. Released in 2023, the film teaches us powerful lessons about family, life, forgiveness and compassion. It’s a drama about loneliness and how it is so difficult to find someone like you. It’s a movie made for those who can understand self-development and the complexity of human relationships. Growing as a human is a complex task, but if you do it with the right mindset and heart, it may actually be lovely. **Find out more at Spotamovie.com - https://www.spotamovie.com/call-me-chihiro-2023-movie-review/**

Alunauwie

9/29/2025

9.0

Call Me Chihiro is a contemplative film adapted from Chihirosan by Hiroyuki Yasuda, offering a deep emotional narrative told through multiple character perspectives that enrich Chihiro’s own story. Supported by stunning visuals, thoughtful music, and natural acting, the film gently immerses viewers into themes of loneliness and emotional healing. While some background elements—like Chihiro’s traumatic past and unexplained decisions—remain vague, the film still resonates strongly with those drawn to introspective, slow-paced storytelling. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)