Theatrical Film (1998) starring Satomi Kobayashi as Kiriko, 5.2/10 IMDb — Niche reception.
Kiriko no fûkei (キリコの風景) is the theatrical film Satomi Kobayashi appeared in during 1998,
and a marker of a transitional decade between television lead and arthouse muse — year 16 of her on-screen career.
Kiriko no fûkei in the Filmography
Kiriko no fûkei is
credit #17 of 56 in the chronological filmography, released 16 years after Satomi Kobayashi’s 1982 debut and 27 years before her most recent 2025 credit. It is one of 2 theatrical film releases she made in 1998.
| Chronological position | credit #17 of 56 |
|---|---|
| Theatrical Film rank | #8 of 23 in this format |
| 1990s position | #5 of 7 in the 1990s |
| Age at release | 33 years (born 1965) |
| 1998 output | 3 credits (this title plus 2 other) |
| Romance genre peer set | 4 credits share this genre tag |
| Previous credit | Twinkle (1998) — 0 years earlier |
| Following credit | Tenamonya Shôsha (1998) — 0 years later |
| IMDb identifier | tt0923754 |
The Role — Kiriko
The Character
Kiriko
In Kiriko no fûkei, Kobayashi inhabits Kiriko — a role calibrated to a transitional decade between television lead and arthouse muse. The performance carries the restraint and observational stillness that has come to define her later filmography.
Original Japanese Titling
| Japanese title | キリコの風景 |
|---|---|
| English release title | Kiriko no fûkei |
Genre Footprint
The film is catalogued under Romance on IMDb — placing it among niche reception entries in Kobayashi’s filmography.
The Production
Format & Vital Statistics
| Format | Theatrical Film |
|---|---|
| Year | 1998 · 1990s |
| Runtime | 1h 45m |
| IMDb rating | 5.2 / 10 |
| Votes | 10 |
In the Career Arc
Position in a 44-Year Career
Released in 1998, this theatrical film sits in a transitional decade between television lead and arthouse muse, year 16 after Kobayashi’s 1982 debut in I Are You, You Am Me.
Critical Position vs Career Median
The 5.2/10 IMDb score (from 10 votes) lands
-1.6 below
her career median of 6.8. Reception band: Niche reception.
Other Kobayashi Releases in 1998
- Twinkle — TV Series
- Tenamonya Shôsha — Theatrical Film
Full Catalogue Record
Production & Billing
| Cast billing position | #5 (supporting) |
|---|---|
| Credited as | actress |
Regional Release Titles (1)
| Region | Title | Language | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP | キリコの風景 | JA | imdbDisplay |
About Kiriko no fûkei
What role does Satomi Kobayashi play in Kiriko no fûkei?
Satomi Kobayashi plays Kiriko in Kiriko no fûkei (1998), a theatrical film.
How is Kiriko no fûkei rated on IMDb?
Kiriko no fûkei holds an IMDb score of 5.2/10 from 10 votes — -1.6 below Satomi Kobayashi's career median of 6.8.
What is the original Japanese title of Kiriko no fûkei?
The original Japanese title is キリコの風景, released in 1998.
How long is Kiriko no fûkei?
Kiriko no fûkei runs 1h 45m.
