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The Bow

A girl who thought the sea was the whole world, became the whole world to an old man.

6.9(224)20051h 30m
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Where to watch The Bow in Japan

The Bow is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

About The Bow

The Bow is a 2005 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Kim Ki-duk, starring Han Yeo-reum, Jeon Seong-hwan and Seo Ji-seok. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 224 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Bow in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

The Bow trailer

Overview

On a fishing boat at sea, a 60-year old man has been raising a girl since she was a child. It is agreed that they will get married on her 17th birthday. They live a quiet and secluded life, renting the boat to day fishermen and practicing strange divination rites. Their life changes when a teenage student comes aboard.

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Themes & keywords

husband wife relationshipage differenceboatlittle girl

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bow in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Bow on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is The Bow on Netflix?+

The Bow is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD.

How long is The Bow?+

The Bow has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Bow?+

The Bow stars Han Yeo-reum, Jeon Seong-hwan, Seo Ji-seok, Jeon Kuk-hwan and Kim Ik-tae.

When did The Bow come out?+

The Bow is a 2005 movie directed by Kim Ki-duk.

What genre is The Bow?+

The Bow is Drama film.

Who directed The Bow?+

The Bow was directed by Kim Ki-duk.

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