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Sakuran

6.520061h 51mMovieHistoryDrama

Kiyoha rises from the lowly courtesan ranks to the high class position of Oiran in the steamy red-light district of Yoshiwara. She is determined to stand on her own two feet and live life as she pleased.

DirectorMika Ninagawa
WriterYuki Tanada
ProducersKeisuke Oda·Yasushi Shiina

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RetrocrushRetrocrushAsianCrushAsianCrushMidnight PulpMidnight PulpCineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mika Ninagawa

ATAnna Tsuchiya
Anna Tsuchiya
Kiyoha
KSKippei Shiina
Kippei Shiina
Kuranosuke
HNHiroki Narimiya
Hiroki Narimiya
Sojiro
YKYoshino Kimura
Yoshino Kimura
Takao
MKMiho Kanno
Miho Kanno
Shohi
MNMasatoshi Nagase
Masatoshi Nagase
Mitsunobu
MAMasanobu Ando
Masanobu Ando
Seiji
KA
Kayoko Aoyagi
KEKenichi Endo
Kenichi Endo
Sakaguchi
MF
Mayu Fujimori
Yunagi
YH
Yasushi Higuchi
AHAkiko Hoshino
Akiko Hoshino
Practitioner

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Sakuran — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sakuran?

Sakuran is streaming on Retrocrush, AsianCrush and Midnight Pulp in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sakuran on Netflix?

No, Sakuran is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Retrocrush and AsianCrush.

Is Sakuran on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sakuran isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Retrocrush and AsianCrush instead.

Where can I watch Sakuran for free?

Sakuran is available to stream free (with ads) on Cineverse in Canada.