

Satoko Always
2026, Japanese. Directed by Shuichi Okita.
Satoko is a 15-year-old junior high school student. After a brief encounter with herclassmate Hayase at the ENT clinic, she begins to write a story sparked by herfeelings for him. Satoko is a 35-year-old working at a film publicity company. After being stabbed bythe wife of her married lover and hospitalized, she starts writing a story. Satoko is a 55-year-old housewife. On the last day of making lunchboxes for herthree sons, she remembers her childhood dream of becoming a writer and beginsto write.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 18 September 2026
- Original title
- さとこはいつも
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shuichi Okita
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Satoko Always runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
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Satoko Always isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 September 2026. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Satoko Always?
If you liked Satoko Always, try The Girl in the Book, Time Traveller: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Before I Fall.
Who directed Satoko Always?
Satoko Always (2026) was directed by Shuichi Okita and stars Kasumi Arimura, Hikari Ishida, Himeno Kashun.