

West North West
2018, Japanese. Directed by Takuro Nakamura.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 15 September 2018
- Original title
- 西北西
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takuro Nakamura
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West North West runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
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West North West isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like West North West?
If you liked West North West, try Manji, River's Edge, Funeral Parade of Roses.
Who directed West North West?
West North West (2018) was directed by Takuro Nakamura and stars Hanae Kan, Sahel Rosa, Yuka Yamauchi.