West North West
西北西
Synopsis
Kei works at a cocktail bar, while Ai works as a model. Fearing she'll be ostracized by society, Kei chooses not to admit her sexual orientation to anyone, and, as a result, she becomes distressed and lonely. One day, Kei gets close to Naima, an Iranian student studying art in Japan.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
West North West (2020) Official Trailer | Breaking Glass Pictures MovieOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mardi Gras Film Festival, Sydney
Festival / Special Debut
January 7, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 7, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takuro Nakamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Takuro Nakamura
- Original Title
- 西北西
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Japanese, Persian
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Hao & Han Films, Studio 402
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takuro Nakamura
Takuro Nakamura
Yasutaka Sekiné
Takuro Nakamura
Hao Qing, Kaihei Shiota, Han Yu
Department Leadership Roster
Yasutaka Sekiné
Director of Photography
Kaihei Shiota
Producer
Mariya Hayami
Costume Design
Takuro Nakamura
Editor
Takuro Nakamura
Writer
Takuro Nakamura
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for West North West.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring West North West.
LGBTQ+
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
FILMES SÁFICOS
Favourite Movies I've Watched in 2021
The first movie I rated 9, all the rest I rated 8. There's no particular order in each group.
Similar Titles to West North West
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.1
6.3
6.3
7.3
5.3
6.6
6.4
7.5
5.0
7.0
6.5
4.0
2.0
7.0
5.6
5.6
5.9
4.8
More Like West North West
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About West North West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is West North West about?
Kei works at a cocktail bar, while Ai works as a model. Fearing she'll be ostracized by society, Kei chooses not to admit her sexual orientation to anyone, and, as a result, she becomes distressed and lonely. One day, Kei gets close to Naima, an Iranian student studying art in Japan.
Who directed West North West?
West North West was directed by Takuro Nakamura.
Who stars in West North West?
The principal cast of West North West includes Hanae Kan, Sahel Rosa, Yuka Yamauchi, Lin Chuhan, Jiro Takasaki.
When was West North West released and how long is it?
West North West was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for West North West?
West North West holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).