Diamonds in the Sand
20251h 42m
Drama
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Genre
- Drama
- Origin
- Japan
About
Divorced salaryman Yoji has just buried his mother in Tokyo. With few meaningful relationships left, he comes to grips with the realization that he has nothing to live for. A chance encounter with Minerva, a Filipina migrant worker who appears to sense his sadness, urges him to see his situation in a new way. A former nightclub entertainer, Minerva now works as a caregiver to provide for her only child in the Philippines. When Yoji discovers the decomposing corpse of his neighbor, an old man whose name he does not know, the death is ruled a kodokushi, or the lonely death. Unwilling to meet the same fate, Yoji throws caution to the wind to follow Minerva to Manila, the capital city of the Philippines.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Janus Victoria
- Writing
- Janus Victoria
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Oct 30, 2025
- Studio
- Is.Field, CMB Film Services
Cast
Lily Franky
Yoji
Maria Isabel Lopez
Minerva
Soliman Cruz
Toto
Charlie Dizon
Angel
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Natsuko Kimura
Stefanie Arianne
Sheila
Vikash Paliwal
Store Clerk
Nukata Shinichi
Suzuki
Reiko Kataoka
Aiko
Sheenly Gener
Krista
Ryo Iwamatsu
Kawase
Tetsu Sakuma
Senior Cleaner
Yuya Watanabe
Junior Cleaner
Takeshi Sato
Policeman
Ami Yokouchi
Hirayama
Jenavilla Bibal
Ging
Ikkei Watanabe
Abe
Takae Niyama
Receptionist
Joshua Cabiladas
Taxi Driver
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