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Sawako Decides

5.720101h 52mMovieDramaComedy

After 5 years in Tokyo, 5 part-time jobs, 5 boyfriends, Sawako's life is going nowhere. When her father gets seriously ill, she has to take over his struggling factory. Gradually she becomes the decider of her own life.

DirectorYuya Ishii
WriterYuya Ishii
ProducersMayumi Amano·Hiroshi Yauchi

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Sawako Decides isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Yuya Ishii

HMHikari Mitsushima
Hikari Mitsushima
Sawako
MEMasashi Endô
Masashi Endô
Kenichi
KSKotaro Shiga
Kotaro Shiga
Tadao
RIRyo Iwamatsu
Ryo Iwamatsu
Nobuo
KA
Kira Aihara
Kayoko
RMRyu Morioka
Ryu Morioka
Yoshio
MI
Miyoko Inagawa
Toshiko
MMMaki Meguro
Maki Meguro
Intestinal Cleaning Staff
MA
Makiko Amuro
Sugiyama
TIToshiaki Inomata
Toshiaki Inomata
Junzo
YY
Yoshiko Yoshino
Eguchi
SNShirô Namiki
Shirô Namiki
Masaki

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Sawako Decides — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sawako Decides?

Sawako Decides isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Sawako Decides on Netflix?

No, Sawako Decides is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Sawako Decides on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Sawako Decides for free?

Sawako Decides 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 Sawako Decides?

Sawako Decides 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, 2010. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.