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Sad Vacation

7.020072h 16mMovieDrama

Abandoned by his mother, Kenji scrapes out a meager existence doing odd jobs, including driving bar hostesses and their customers home. Besides this, he cares for the sister of an incarcerated friend and a young illegal immigrant. Eventually, his life reaches a turning point.

DirectorShinji Aoyama
WriterShinji Aoyama
ProducerNaoki Kai

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Sad Vacation 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 Shinji Aoyama

TATadanobu Asano
Tadanobu Asano
Kenji Shiraishi
EIEri Ishida
Eri Ishida
Chiyoko Mamiya
AMAoi Miyazaki
Aoi Miyazaki
Kozue Tamura
YIYuka Itaya
Yuka Itaya
Saeko Shiina
KN
Katsuo Nakamura
Shigeki Mamiya
KKKengo Kora
Kengo Kora
Yusuke Mamiya
JOJoe Odagiri
Joe Odagiri
Goto
KTKosuke Toyohara
Kosuke Toyohara
Kawashima
YSYoichiro Saito
Yoichiro Saito
Akihiko
KSKyusaku Shimada
Kyusaku Shimada
Sone
YKYūsuke Kawazu
Yūsuke Kawazu
Kijima
MTMaho Toyota
Maho Toyota
Makimura

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Sad Vacation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sad Vacation?

Sad Vacation 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 Sad Vacation on Netflix?

No, Sad Vacation is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Sad Vacation on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Sad Vacation for free?

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

Is there a sequel to Sad Vacation?

Sad Vacation is currently the latest film in the Kitakyushu Saga.

Is there a prequel to Sad Vacation?

Yes — Eureka (2001) comes before Sad Vacation in the Kitakyushu Saga.

Is Sad Vacation part of a trilogy?

Yes — Sad Vacation is part of a trilogy, alongside Helpless (1996) and Eureka (2001).

How many movies are in the Kitakyushu Saga?

There are 3 films in the Kitakyushu Saga: Helpless (1996), Eureka (2001) and Sad Vacation (2007).