8:20AM, Scorpion Express
"This piece, directed by Hideo Jojo depicts three separate groping incidents on the train, and the three women that experience them. The women are helped, encouraged, and healed through these situations that come true in this pink film fantasy!"
Originally released in 2016. 8:20AM, Scorpion Express is a romance/comedy film. directed by Hideo Jojo. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Airi Kijima, Makoto Takeuchi, and Riko Matsui
Synopsis
8:20 A.M. Three separate groping incidents occur within the train which is packed to 170％. Kimiko, a librarian, has lived her life ignored by the people around her. Even if it means she’s getting groped, she feels happy because that means at least someone wants her. One day, Kimiko’s affair with her boss at the library is discovered by his wife. As she gets on the train in desperation, she feels someone touching her butt. Bank teller Asami is a woman of high expectations – the things she wears, the men she dates must all be top notch. However at 30 she is still single. Desperate to find someone in a hurry, she meets Nozaki, a man who owns a company in Los Angeles. She accepts his proposal, however… Policeman Ryoko Mamiya is pursuing a habitual groper nicknamed “Scorpion.” Ryoko is passionate about protecting women from despicable criminals like the Scorpion, but one day, she gets groped by the Scorpion herself…
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
2.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Okura Pictures
- Production Lenny
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8:20AM, Scorpion Express about?
8:20 A.M. Three separate groping incidents occur within the train which is packed to 170％. Kimiko, a librarian, has lived her life ignored by the people around her. Even if it means she’s gett...
Who directed 8:20AM, Scorpion Express?
8:20AM, Scorpion Express was directed by Hideo Jojo.
How long is 8:20AM, Scorpion Express?
8:20AM, Scorpion Express has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was 8:20AM, Scorpion Express released?
8:20AM, Scorpion Express was released on December 30, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 8:20AM, Scorpion Express?
The main cast of 8:20AM, Scorpion Express includes Airi Kijima, Makoto Takeuchi, Riko Matsui, Fumio Moriya, Daikei Shimizu.