Waiting in the Dark
2006, Japanese. Directed by Daisuke Tengan.
A precarious loner sneaks into a blind woman's home and begins living there without her noticing. Meanwhile, the woman mourns her recently deceased father and struggles to remain connected to the world.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Daisuke TenganDirector
- Rena TanakaMichiru Honma
- Chen BolinAkihiro Oishi
- Haruka IgawaHarumi Mishima
- Koichi SatoToshio Matsunaga
- Mao MiyajiKazue Futaba
- Ittoku KishibeMichiru's Father
- Shiro SanoAkihiro's Boss
- Kazuki NamiokaWakagi
- Kanji TsudaWide TV Presenter
- Yoshie OhtsukaMichiru's Mother
- Fumina HaraRestaurant Employee
- Yoshiyuki MorishitaCast
Details
- Released
- 5 September 2006
- Original title
- 暗いところで待ち合わせ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Daisuke Tengan
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What Waiting in the Dark is based on
Waiting in the Dark is adapted from a novel.
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Waiting in the Dark: quick answers
Is Waiting in the Dark worth watching?
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How long is Waiting in the Dark?
Waiting in the Dark runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does Waiting in the Dark have a post-credits scene?
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Waiting in the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Waiting in the Dark on?
Waiting in the Dark isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 September 2006. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Waiting in the Dark?
If you liked Waiting in the Dark, try The Secret: Dare to Dream, Pride and Prejudice, The Lost Husband.
Who directed Waiting in the Dark?
Waiting in the Dark (2006) was directed by Daisuke Tengan and stars Rena Tanaka, Chen Bolin, Haruka Igawa.
What is Waiting in the Dark based on?
Waiting in the Dark is adapted from a novel.