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Beijing Watermelon

7.019892h 15mMovieDrama

Shunzo is a popular greengrocer in a town near Tokyo. His life, and the lives of his wife Michi, and their two children, undergoes a dramatic change when he encounters Li, a poor college student from China.

DirectorNobuhiko Obayashi
WriterYoshihiro Ishimatsu
ProducersKaneo Kawanabe·Michio Morioka

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Cast · Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi

BBengal
Bengal
Shunzo Horikoshi
MMMasako Motai
Masako Motai
Michi Horikoshi
YHYasufumi Hayashi
Yasufumi Hayashi
Toru Horikoshi
HSHaruhiko Saito
Haruhiko Saito
Mr. Ioka
TSTakashi Sasano
Takashi Sasano
Mr. Yamada
HKHana Kino
Hana Kino
Matsue Otobuji
AEAkira Emoto
Akira Emoto
Mr. Teramoto
YO
Yugi Ogata
Bank Clerk
CO
Chiyodayu Okubo
Mr. Aotani
RIRyo Iwamatsu
Ryo Iwamatsu
Policeman
KH
Kazunori Hagiwara
Yasuo Hirai
HOHiromi Oshima
Hiromi Oshima
Yumi Horikoshi

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Beijing Watermelon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beijing Watermelon?

Beijing Watermelon is streaming on Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Beijing Watermelon on Netflix?

No, Beijing Watermelon is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is Beijing Watermelon on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Beijing Watermelon isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch Beijing Watermelon for free?

Beijing Watermelon is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.