Sketches of Life
いのちスケッチ
2019| 1h 40m| IMDb 5.6
Sketches of Life (2019) is currently streaming in the UK on Prime Video. Last updated 20 January 2026.
Ryota (Kanta Sato) is an ambitious young man who comes to Tokyo to become a manga artist, however gives up on his dream and returns to his hometown in Fukuoka. Unwelcomed by his family, crashes at his old friend's place and he is introduced to a job at the local zoo, Enmei ('life-prolonging') Zoo. Ryota knows nothing about the work but he gets help by all the other zookeepers.
Director: Naoki Segi
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Streaming info last checked: 20 Jan 2026
