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Poem

6.719722h 17mMovieDrama

A rigidly devoted young servant lives in a decaying aristocratic household as its members drift toward modernity, hedonism, and financial collapse. While the family quarrels over the fate of their estate, he clings to tradition and ritual,…

DirectorAkio Jissoji
WriterToshirō Ishidō
ProducersKinshiro Kizui·Akira Tojo

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Poem isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Akio Jissoji

SSSaburo Shinoda
Saburo Shinoda
Jun
SKShin Kishida
Shin Kishida
Yasushi
RTRyo Tamura
Ryo Tamura
Wada
EYEiko Yanami
Eiko Yanami
Natsuko
ET
Eishin Tono
Toru
HSHiroko Sakurai
Hiroko Sakurai
Fujino
KAKanjūrō Arashi
Kanjūrō Arashi
Moriyama
HO
Haruhiko Okamura
Arita
MA
Masako Araki
YHYasumi Hara
Yasumi Hara
KM
Kikue Mōri
RURyōhei Uchida
Ryōhei Uchida

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Poem — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Poem?

Poem isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Poem on Netflix?

No, Poem is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Poem on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Poem isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Poem for free?

Poem isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Poem?

Poem is currently the latest film in the Buddhist Trilogy Collection.

Is there a prequel to Poem?

Yes — Mandala (1971) comes before Poem in the Buddhist Trilogy Collection.

Is Poem part of a trilogy?

Yes — Poem is part of a trilogy, alongside This Transient Life (1970) and Mandala (1971).

How many movies are in the Buddhist Trilogy Collection?

There are 3 films in the Buddhist Trilogy Collection: This Transient Life (1970), Mandala (1971) and Poem (1972).