Shikoku (1999)
Original title: 死国
Shikoku is a 1999 Japanese-language horror movie directed by Shunichi Nagasaki, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Yui Natsukawa, Michitaka Tsutsui and Chiaki Kuriyama.
Years after moving to Tokyo with her parents, Hinako returns to her hometown in rural Shikoku. She soon learns that her childhood friend, Sayori, died several years ago and that Sayori's mother, who used to perform seances and exorcisms, has gone almost insane with grief. After seeing Sayori's ghost several times during the night, Hinako consults with some local experts on the paranormal and discovers that Sayori's mother has something planned for her daughter...
Quick answers
What is Shikoku about?
Years after moving to Tokyo with her parents, Hinako returns to her hometown in rural Shikoku. She soon learns that her childhood friend, Sayori, died several years ago and that Sayori's mother, who used to perform seances and exorcisms, has gone almost insane with grief. After seeing Sayori's ghost several times during the night, Hinako consults with some local experts on the paranormal and discovers that Sayori's mother has something planned for her daughter...
When was Shikoku released?
Shikoku was released on 23 January 1999.
How long is Shikoku?
Shikoku runs 1h 40m.
Who made Shikoku?
Shikoku was directed by Shunichi Nagasaki.
Where can I watch Shikoku?
Shikoku is available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, ARROW, Shudder and Shudder Amazon Channel.
Where to watch Shikoku
Stream: AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel, ARROW, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Yui Natsukawa as Hinako Myoujin
- Michitaka Tsutsui as Fumiya Akizawa
- Chiaki Kuriyama as Sayori Hiura
- Toshie Negishi as Teruko Hiura (Sayori's mother)
- Ren Osugi as Yasutaka Hiura (Sayori's father)
- Makoto Satō as Sendo
- Tarō Suwa as Oda
- Tomoko Otakara as Yukari Asakawa
- Hazuki Kōzu as Chizuko Oono
- Shino Kaneko
- Hisako Ôkata
- Dai Kanai