Movie

Faraway Family

“Every house has a front door and behind every door is a family drama.”

20251h 22m

Faraway Family is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Faraway Family

🇯🇵 Japan

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Director: Taro Kawasaki, Sakauchi Eisuke
Release date: 2025-03-22
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released

About Faraway Family

Faraway Family is a 2025 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Taro Kawasaki and Sakauchi Eisuke, starring Aizawa Yukihiro, Yamauchi Masato and Watanabe Yuta. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Faraway Family in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Kanata and his mother relocate from Fukushima to a new area where he finds trouble to connect with his peers, being uncertain of how to deal with the death of his father which was caused by an earthquake when he was younger. But Kanata slowly opens up when he meets Riku, the son of his much-admired homeroom teacher. However a troubling relationship dwells between father and son, and the two boys gradually grow closer.

Cast

Aizawa Yukihiro

Kanata

Yamauchi Masato

Riku

Watanabe Yuta

Kanata's Father

Watanabe Yuki

Kanata's Father

Tomoki Kimura

Riku's Father

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Faraway Family in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Faraway Family on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD.

Is Faraway Family on Netflix?+

Faraway Family is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Faraway Family?+

Faraway Family has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in Faraway Family?+

Faraway Family stars Aizawa Yukihiro, Yamauchi Masato, Watanabe Yuta, Watanabe Yuki and Tomoki Kimura.

When did Faraway Family come out?+

Faraway Family is a 2025 movie directed by Taro Kawasaki and Sakauchi Eisuke.

What genre is Faraway Family?+

Faraway Family is Drama film.

Who directed Faraway Family?+

Faraway Family was directed by Taro Kawasaki and Sakauchi Eisuke.