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Penance

7.620121 season15TV SeriesDramaMysteryCrime

The murder of a young girl shocks a small Japanese village, and the victim's mother is distraught when the classmates her daughter was playing with all claim not to remember the identity of the killer. In her anger, she puts a curse on them.

DirectorKiyoshi Kurosawa
WriterKiyoshi Kurosawa
ProducersTomomi Takashima·Yumi Arakawa

Where to watch

WatchaWatchaTVINGTVING
Availability shown for South Korea · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The French Doll
Jan 8, 2012 7.3
E2
Extraordinary PTA general meeting
Jan 15, 2012 7.3
E3
Bear siblings
Jan 22, 2012 7.3
E4
Nine months
Jan 29, 2012 7.3
E5
Atonement
Feb 5, 2012 7.5

Cast · Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Kyoko Koizumi
Kyoko Koizumi
Asako Adachi
Yu Aoi
Yu Aoi
Sae Kikuchi
Eiko Koike
Eiko Koike
Maki Shinohara
Sakura Ando
Sakura Ando
Akiko Takano
Chizuru Ikewaki
Chizuru Ikewaki
Yuka Ogawa
Hazuki Kimura
Hazuki Kimura
Emiri Adachi
Erika Omata
Erika Omata
Sae Kikuchi (child)
Manatsu Kimura
Manatsu Kimura
Maki Fujiwara (child)
Asumi Kikuchi
Asumi Kikuchi
Akiko Takano (child)
Kyoka Shibata
Kyoka Shibata
Yuka Ogawa (child)

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Penance — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Penance?

Penance is streaming on Watcha and TVING in South Korea. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Penance on Netflix?

No, Penance is not on Netflix in South Korea as of August 2026. It's currently on Watcha and TVING.

Is Penance on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Penance isn't on Amazon Prime Video in South Korea right now. It's on Watcha and TVING instead.

Where can I watch Penance for free?

Penance is available on Watcha and TVING in South Korea, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Penance?

Penance has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2012.

Are all episodes of Penance out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Penance are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Penance?

No — Penance ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is Penance based on?

Penance is based on Penance by Kanae Minato.