Shangri-La
金融破滅ニッポン 桃源郷の人々
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About
Shangri-La follows the lives of a group of homeless people in Japan who run into a man who nearly commits suicide and decide to help him out of his financial troubles. Using their various ingenious resources they embark on a complex scheme to blackmail a crooked businessman, whose bankruptcy claim has put people out of work. It’s a fun romp as these seemingly homeless people manage to outsmart the very people who cast them from society.
Cast
Show Aikawa
as Village Headman
Shiro Sano
as Kuwata
Yuu Tokui
as Seisuke Umemoto
Midoriko Kimura
as Fusae
Kogan Ashiya
as Uehara
Akaji Maro
as Ookura Nagashima
Takashi Ebata
as Matsui
Yojin Hino
as Takeda
Toshiki Ayata
as Etô
Shigeru Muroi
as Mari
Yûji Aoki
as Attorney
Tsutomu Itô
as
Miyako Kawahara
as
Masumi Kiyota
as
Kazuhiro Kuwata
as
Shou Ohkura
as Worker
Ayumu Saito
as
Shintarô Takado
as
Yuuji Tatsumi
as
Houka Kinoshita
as Umekawa
Where does Shangri-La rank today?
Shangri-La is #10000 on the Bowood.TV Daily Streaming Charts today.
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Stream Shangri-La online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated comedy and drama movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 2002, it's earned a solid 7.4/10 from 9 viewers worldwide.
About Shangri-La
Shangri-La follows the lives of a group of homeless people in Japan who run into a man who nearly commits suicide and decide to help him out of his financial troubles. Using their various ingenious resources they embark on a complex scheme to blackmail a crooked businessman, whose bankruptcy claim has put people out of work. It’s a fun romp as these seemingly homeless people manage to outsmart the very people who cast them from society. Running 104 minutes.
Shangri-La Cast and Characters
The cast features Show Aikawa (as Village Headman), Shiro Sano (as Kuwata), Yuu Tokui (as Seisuke Umemoto), Midoriko Kimura (as Fusae), and Kogan Ashiya (as Uehara). Their performances are a major reason Shangri-La has built such a passionate audience.
Where to Watch Shangri-La Online
On Bowood.TV you can watch Shangri-La free — no account, no credit card, no ads in the middle of the show. We stream the full film in 720p / 1080p HD, with subtitles when available, on any device: phone, tablet, laptop, or smart TV browser.
▶ Watch Shangri-La NowWhy People Are Watching Shangri-La
Shangri-La flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. 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 Shangri-La
Where can I watch Shangri-La online for free?
You can watch Shangri-La online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How long is Shangri-La?
Shangri-La runs for 104 minutes (about 1.7 hours).
Is Shangri-La good? What's the rating?
Shangri-La holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 9 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Shangri-La?
The main cast includes Show Aikawa, Shiro Sano, Yuu Tokui, and Midoriko Kimura, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Shangri-La available in Japanese?
Yes — Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La released?
Shangri-La was released in 2002.
Do I need an account to watch Shangri-La on Bowood.TV?
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What is Shangri-La about?
Shangri-La is a Comedy/Drama film. Shangri-La follows the lives of a group of homeless people in Japan who run into a man who nearly commits suicide and decide to help him out of his financial troubles. Using their various ingenious resources they embark on a complex scheme to blackmail a crooked businessman, whose bankruptcy claim has put people out of work. It’s a fun romp as these seemingly homeless people manage to outsmart the very people who cast them from society.
When was Shangri-La released?
Shangri-La was released on August 3, 2002. It has a runtime of 1h 44m.
Who stars in Shangri-La?
Shangri-La stars Show Aikawa, Shiro Sano, Yuu Tokui and Midoriko Kimura. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Shangri-La available in HD?
Yes, Shangri-La 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.