Soft Skin
やわらかい肌
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About
Minako, a Tokyo housewife, is depressed that everyone has an active life outside the home except her. Taking her inspiration from TV reports of a hitch-hiking chainsaw murderer, Minako decides to spice up her life by finding a young lover and running off with him by faking her kidnapping. While her family frets and worries, Minako has a wonderful time. Eventually, though, she decides it's time to go back to her family. Her lover, however, isn't ready for the fun to end, and Minako's fake kidnapping soon becomes all too real.
Cast
Moeko Ezawa
as Minako Tohno
Tomomi Kuribayashi
as Atsuka Tohno
Kenji Mizuhashi
as Hiromasa Tohno
Hitoshi Kusanagi
as Kazuhiko
Reiko Takamizu
as Ai Tohno
Yuka Sakano
as Shojo A (as Yuka Sakurai)
Junko Asahina
as Yumiko Natsume
Hiromi Kuronuma
as Kenichi Tohno
Kou Machida
as
Issei Sagawa
as Commentator
Kagerô Mutsuki
as Commentator
Zeeko Uchiyama
as Commentator
Kiyomi Itō
as
Takeshi Itō
as
Masahiko Sakata
as Kikuchi
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Stream Soft Skin online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular thriller movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 1998, it's earned a solid 6.4/10 from 9 viewers worldwide.
About Soft Skin
Minako, a Tokyo housewife, is depressed that everyone has an active life outside the home except her. Taking her inspiration from TV reports of a hitch-hiking chainsaw murderer, Minako decides to spice up her life by finding a young lover and running off with him by faking her kidnapping. While her family frets and worries, Minako has a wonderful time. Eventually, though, she decides it's time to go back to her family. Her lover, however, isn't ready for the fun to end, and Minako's fake kidnapping soon becomes all too real. Running 87 minutes.
Soft Skin Cast and Characters
The cast features Moeko Ezawa (as Minako Tohno), Tomomi Kuribayashi (as Atsuka Tohno), Kenji Mizuhashi (as Hiromasa Tohno), Hitoshi Kusanagi (as Kazuhiko), and Reiko Takamizu (as Ai Tohno). Their performances are a major reason Soft Skin has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Soft Skin NowWhy People Are Watching Soft Skin
Soft Skin flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Soft Skin
Where can I watch Soft Skin online for free?
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How long is Soft Skin?
Soft Skin runs for 87 minutes (about 1.5 hour).
Is Soft Skin good? What's the rating?
Soft Skin holds a 6.4/10 rating based on 9 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Soft Skin?
The main cast includes Moeko Ezawa, Tomomi Kuribayashi, Kenji Mizuhashi, and Hitoshi Kusanagi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Soft Skin available in Japanese?
Yes — Soft Skin was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Soft Skin released?
Soft Skin was released in 1998.
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Where can I watch Soft Skin for free?
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What is Soft Skin about?
Soft Skin is a Thriller film. Minako, a Tokyo housewife, is depressed that everyone has an active life outside the home except her. Taking her inspiration from TV reports of a hitch-hiking chainsaw murderer, Minako decides to spice up her life by finding a young lover and running off with him by faking her kidnapping. While her family frets and worries, Minako has a wonderful time. Eventually, though, she decides it's time to go back to her family. Her lover, however, isn't ready for the fun to end, and Minako's fake kidnapping soon becomes all too real.
When was Soft Skin released?
Soft Skin was released on January 31, 1998. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. The film was produced by Kokuei Company.
Who stars in Soft Skin?
Soft Skin stars Moeko Ezawa, Tomomi Kuribayashi, Kenji Mizuhashi and Hitoshi Kusanagi. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Soft Skin available in HD?
Yes, Soft Skin is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.