Thirteen years after abandoning his wife and two sons by stepping out for a pack of cigarettes and never returning, deadbeat gambler Masato dies of stomach cancer. At his funeral, a motley crew of fellow mahjong players, pachinko parlor employees and former drinking buddies gather to pay their respects and tell stories, revealing aspects of Masato’s life that complicate his sons’ resentment towards him.
blank13 (2018) is a family and drama film directed by Takumi Saitoh, released on February 3, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Issey Takahashi, Mayu Matsuoka, Takumi Saitoh and Misuzu Kanno. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 18 ratings.
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Issey Takahashi
as Koji Hashida
Mayu Matsuoka
as Saori Nishida
Takumi Saitoh
as Yoshiyuki Hashida
Misuzu Kanno
as Yoko Hashida
Lily Franky
as Masato Matsuda
Riku Onishi
Ryô Kitafuji
Junkichi Orimoto
Jun Murakami
as Tomoki Tada
Hiroshi Kanbe
as Junichi Uchiyama
Sairi Ito
as Akiko Yoshida
Yohta Kawase
as Marie Shirakawa
Directed by Takumi Saitoh, written by Koji Hashimoto and Mitsutoshi Saijo, produced by Yuiko Kobayashi and Takashi Ogawa.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 18 ratings.
Blank 13 portrays the emotional turmoil of a family confronting the sudden return—and death—of a father who abandoned them, blending fear, resentment, and unresolved longing. Through memories, conflicting stories, and a quietly powerful funeral setting, the film reveals how bitterness and affection can coexist as Koji struggles to reconcile the man he knew with the man others admired. Though limited by its…
Reviewed on December 1, 2025
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blank13 (2018) is available to stream on Hulu, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of blank13 (2018) includes Issey Takahashi, Mayu Matsuoka, Takumi Saitoh, Misuzu Kanno and Lily Franky. The film was directed by Takumi Saitoh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
blank13 was released on February 3, 2018 and runs for 1h 21m.
blank13 (2018) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 18 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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