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Emotion

6.8196639mMovieDramaFantasyHorror

Experimental short film depicting the life, perhaps real, perhaps a dream, of a young girl named Emi. Emi travels to the city where she encounters her counterpart, Sari, and falls in love with…a vampire?

DirectorNobuhiko Obayashi

WritersKyôko Hanyû·Nobuhiko Obayashi

ProducerKyōko Ōbayashi

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi

Emi Tabata

Sari Akasaka

Narrator (voice)

Jinichi Isizaki

Donald Richie

Narrator (voice)

Chigumi Ôbayashi

Chigumi Ôbayashi

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Emotion — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Emotion?

Emotion is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Emotion on Netflix?

No, Emotion is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Emotion on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Emotion isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Emotion for free?

Emotion is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.