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Sanctuary

5.619961h 7mMovieAnimationCrimeDrama

Two Japanese survivors of the Khmer Rouge massacres in Cambodia vow to find a sanctuary, even if they have to build it themselves. Returning to Japan, they take seemingly opposite paths: one becomes a politician, the other a gangster. As…

DirectorTakashi Watanabe
WriterKenishi Terada

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Cast · Directed by Takashi Watanabe

KNKazuhiro Nakata
Kazuhiro Nakata
Chiaki Asami
THTakaya Hashi
Takaya Hashi
Tokai
TWTakeshi Watabe
Takeshi Watabe
Norimoto Isaoka
SHShow Hayami
Show Hayami
Akira Hōjō
MKMasako Katsuki
Masako Katsuki
Hojo's Lover
MOMasaaki Okabe
Masaaki Okabe
Shuichi Sakura
SS
Shigezô Sasaoka
Sagara
MSMasaharu Sato
Masaharu Sato
Murata
TSTomokazu Seki
Tomokazu Seki
Reiji Tashiro
HTHiromi Tsuru
Hiromi Tsuru
Kyoko Ishihara
MY
Miho Yamada
UIUnsho Ishizuka
Unsho Ishizuka

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Sanctuary — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sanctuary?

Sanctuary isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Sanctuary on Netflix?

No, Sanctuary is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Sanctuary on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sanctuary isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Sanctuary for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Sanctuary?

Sanctuary hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 19, 1996. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.