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Sincere Heart

6.519531h 35mMovieDramaRomance

A young student falls for an invalid girl, whom he can only see from afar.

DirectorMasaki Kobayashi
WriterKeisuke Kinoshita
ProducerKôzô Kubo

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Cast · Directed by Masaki Kobayashi

KTKinuyo Tanaka
Kinuyo Tanaka
Kuniko
KTKeiko Tsushima
Keiko Tsushima
Kiyoko Nonomiya
TTTeiji Takahashi
Teiji Takahashi
Keiichi Yajima
AIAkira Ishihama
Akira Ishihama
Hiroshi
TMTatsuya Mihashi
Tatsuya Mihashi
Tôru Shimura
KAKeiko Awaji
Keiko Awaji
Midori
HNHitomi Nozoe
Hitomi Nozoe
FSFujio Suga
Fujio Suga
Hachirô Sakamoto
ET
Eiko Takamatsu
RM
Reiko Minakami
KSKoreya Senda
Koreya Senda
Yûzô Ariga
CHChieko Higashiyama
Chieko Higashiyama
Ichi

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Sincere Heart — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sincere Heart?

Sincere Heart is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sincere Heart on Netflix?

No, Sincere Heart is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Sincere Heart on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Sincere Heart isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Sincere Heart for free?

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