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Yearning

8.119641h 38mMovieDramaRomance

War widow Reiko rebuilds and runs the grocery shop in the house of her husband's family. Many years later, their business is threatened by a newly built supermarket and Reiko's in-laws plan to convert their small shop into a supermarket, to her detriment.

DirectorMikio Naruse
WritersZenzō Matsuyama·Mikio Naruse
ProducersSanezumi Fujimoto·Mikio Naruse

Where to watch

Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 5 other countries

Yearning isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Canada, France, Japan, Spain and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Mikio Naruse

HTHideko Takamine
Hideko Takamine
Reiko Morita
YKYūzō Kayama
Yūzō Kayama
Koji Morita
MKMitsuko Kusabue
Mitsuko Kusabue
Hisako Morizono
MHMie Hama
Mie Hama
Ruriko
AMAiko Mimasu
Aiko Mimasu
Shizu Morita
YFYū Fujiki
Yū Fujiki
Mr. Nomizo
KKKazuo Kitamura
Kazuo Kitamura
Mr. Morizono
HTHisao Toake
Hisao Toake
Mr. Okamoro
KUKumeko Urabe
Kumeko Urabe
Bar Madam
KYKan Yanagiya
Kan Yanagiya
Mr. Kaga
YSYutaka Sada
Yutaka Sada
Mr. Murata
YNYutaka Nakayama
Yutaka Nakayama

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Yearning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Yearning?

Yearning isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Canada, Spain and France and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Yearning on Netflix?

No, Yearning is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is Yearning on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Yearning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Yearning for free?

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