Theatrical Film (2022) starring Satomi Kobayashi in a featured role, directed by Hideyuki Hirayama, 5.7/10 IMDb — Niche reception.
Tsuyukusa (ツユクサ) is the theatrical film Satomi Kobayashi appeared in during 2022,
directed by Hideyuki Hirayama, and a marker of her most recent late-career chapter — year 40 of her on-screen career.
Tsuyukusa in the Filmography
Tsuyukusa is
credit #50 of 56 in the chronological filmography, released 40 years after Satomi Kobayashi’s 1982 debut and 3 years before her most recent 2025 credit. It is the only theatrical film she released in 2022.
| Chronological position | credit #50 of 56 |
|---|---|
| Theatrical Film rank | #22 of 23 in this format |
| 2020s position | #3 of 9 in the 2020s |
| Age at release | 57 years (born 1965) |
| 2022 output | 1 credit (this title is the only one) |
| Drama genre peer set | 37 credits share this genre tag |
| Romance genre peer set | 4 credits share this genre tag |
| Previous credit | Pension Metsa (2021) — 1 year earlier |
| Following credit | Haru ni Nattara (2024) — 2 years later |
| IMDb identifier | tt18096416 |
The Role — On Screen
Original Japanese Titling
| Japanese title | ツユクサ |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Tsuyukusa |
| English release title | Tsuyukusa |
Genre Footprint
The film is catalogued under Drama, Romance on IMDb — placing it among niche reception entries in Kobayashi’s filmography.
Romance
The Production
Format & Vital Statistics
| Format | Theatrical Film |
|---|---|
| Year | 2022 · 2020s |
| Runtime | 1h 35m |
| IMDb rating | 5.7 / 10 |
| Votes | 85 |
Director: Hideyuki Hirayama
Hideyuki Hirayama directs Kobayashi here — one of 1 documented collaborations between the actress and this filmmaker.
In the Career Arc
Position in a 44-Year Career
Released in 2022, this theatrical film sits in her most recent late-career chapter, year 40 after Kobayashi’s 1982 debut in I Are You, You Am Me.
Critical Position vs Career Median
The 5.7/10 IMDb score (from 85 votes) lands
-1.1 below
her career median of 6.8. Reception band: Niche reception.
Full Catalogue Record
Production & Billing
| Country of origin | Japan |
|---|---|
| Cast billing position | #1 (lead/principal) |
| Credited as | actress |
Regional Release Titles (4)
| Region | Title | Language | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP | Tsuyukusa | imdbDisplay | |
| JP | ツユクサ | JA | imdbDisplay |
| PL | Liście komeliny | imdbDisplay | |
| TW | 露草 | imdbDisplay |
External References
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IMDb
tt18096416 -
Wikidata
Q120333185 -
Director
Q1749267
About Tsuyukusa
What role does Satomi Kobayashi play in Tsuyukusa?
Satomi Kobayashi appears in Tsuyukusa (2022), a theatrical film directed by Hideyuki Hirayama.
How is Tsuyukusa rated on IMDb?
Tsuyukusa holds an IMDb score of 5.7/10 from 85 votes — -1.1 below Satomi Kobayashi's career median of 6.8.
What is the original Japanese title of Tsuyukusa?
The original Japanese title is ツユクサ (romanised as Tsuyukusa), released in 2022.
How long is Tsuyukusa?
Tsuyukusa runs 1h 35m.
