Call Me Chihiro

2023 131 min ★ 7.2 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

Details

Director

Rikiya Imaizumi

Screenplay

Kaori Sawai

Tagline

"She's always lived on her own."

Status

Released

Original Language

JA

Production

Asmik Ace, Digital Frontier, Netflix

Reviews

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Giovanni

March 16, 2023

★ 8/10

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...

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Alunauwie

September 29, 2025

★ 9/10

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 traum...