Theatrical Film (2009) starring Satomi Kobayashi as Kyoko, 5.7/10 IMDb — Niche reception.
Pool (プール) is the theatrical film Satomi Kobayashi appeared in during 2009,
and a marker of the slow-cinema breakthrough that defined her international identity — year 27 of her on-screen career.
Pool in the Filmography
Pool is
credit #33 of 56 in the chronological filmography, released 27 years after Satomi Kobayashi’s 1982 debut and 16 years before her most recent 2025 credit. It is one of 2 theatrical film releases she made in 2009.
| Chronological position | credit #33 of 56 |
|---|---|
| Theatrical Film rank | #14 of 23 in this format |
| 2000s position | #14 of 15 in the 2000s |
| Age at release | 44 years (born 1965) |
| 2009 output | 3 credits (this title plus 2 other) |
| Drama genre peer set | 37 credits share this genre tag |
| Previous credit | Toad's Oil (2009) — 0 years earlier |
| Following credit | Akahana no sensei (2009) — 0 years later |
| IMDb identifier | tt1458613 |
The Role — Kyoko
The Character
Kyoko
In Pool, Kobayashi inhabits Kyoko — a role calibrated to the slow-cinema breakthrough that defined her international identity. The performance carries the restraint and observational stillness that has come to define her later filmography.
Original Japanese Titling
| Japanese title | プール |
|---|---|
| English release title | Pool |
Genre Footprint
The film is catalogued under Drama on IMDb — placing it among niche reception entries in Kobayashi’s filmography.
The Production
Format & Vital Statistics
| Format | Theatrical Film |
|---|---|
| Year | 2009 · 2000s |
| Runtime | 1h 36m |
| IMDb rating | 5.7 / 10 |
| Votes | 135 |
In the Career Arc
Position in a 44-Year Career
Released in 2009, this theatrical film sits in the slow-cinema breakthrough that defined her international identity, year 27 after Kobayashi’s 1982 debut in I Are You, You Am Me.
Critical Position vs Career Median
The 5.7/10 IMDb score (from 135 votes) lands
-1.1 below
her career median of 6.8. Reception band: Niche reception.
Other Kobayashi Releases in 2009
- Toad's Oil — Theatrical Film
- Akahana no sensei — TV Series
Full Catalogue Record
Production & Billing
| Cast billing position | #3 (lead/principal) |
|---|---|
| Credited as | actress |
Regional Release Titles (4)
| Region | Title | Language | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 游泳池 | CMN | |
| HK | 6日限定之愛 | CMN | imdbDisplay |
| JP | プール | JA | imdbDisplay |
| TW | 南國樂活之宿 | imdbDisplay |
About Pool
What role does Satomi Kobayashi play in Pool?
Satomi Kobayashi plays Kyoko in Pool (2009), a theatrical film.
How is Pool rated on IMDb?
Pool holds an IMDb score of 5.7/10 from 135 votes — -1.1 below Satomi Kobayashi's career median of 6.8.
What is the original Japanese title of Pool?
The original Japanese title is プール, released in 2009.
How long is Pool?
Pool runs 1h 36m.
