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Brighter Days

20251h 51mNRMovieDrama

Saho Takahashi, capable but a disillusioned nurse, has lost all motivation for her job working at Sumidaku Sakuraoka General Hospital. She seeks solace in the company of her bed-ridden patient, former Honorary Head Nurse, Sae Yukino. As…

DirectorYoshihiro Fukagawa
WriterYoshikazu Okada
ProducersKentaro Yamato·Junpei Nakagawa

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video
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Cast · Directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa

MNMei Nagano
Mei Nagano
Saho Takahashi
KYKyoko Yoshine
Kyoko Yoshine
Mitsu Fujiwara
RHRiku Hagiwara
Riku Hagiwara
Shoichiro Imai
NENoriko Eguchi
Noriko Eguchi
Fukiko Sugano
GIGoro Inagaki
Goro Inagaki
Makoto Saji
MBMitsuko Baisho
Mitsuko Baisho
Sae Yukino
KYKazuko Yoshiyuki
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Sae's friend
SFSawako Fujima
Sawako Fujima
Tamiko Iwakura
HTHana Toyoshima
Hana Toyoshima
Setsuko Takanuma
ETEriko Tomiyama
Eriko Tomiyama
Shigeko Onishi
NUNuno Uraji
Nuno Uraji
Masako Okuyama
TTTsutomu Takahashi
Tsutomu Takahashi
Mitsuo Horii

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Brighter Days — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Brighter Days?

Brighter Days is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States as of November 2026. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Brighter Days on Netflix?

No, Brighter Days is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Brighter Days on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Brighter Days is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

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Brighter Days is on Amazon Prime Video in United States, so you'll need access to Amazon Prime Video to watch it.