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Border Line

2003·Movie
1h 58min
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

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A , romance movie: , but never scary, .

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Three storylines interweave in Border Line. Kurosawa (Murakami Jun) finds himself driving a taciturn young man named Matsuda (Sawaki Tetsu) halfway to Hokkaido, after accidentally knocking him off his bike; their fragile bond can last only so long. The housewife Aikawa Misa (Aso Yumi) tries desperately to hold her family together when her husband gets laid off and her son is so frightened of bullies at school that he throws up in the car; she’s reduced to taking a McJob in a convenience store. And Miyaji (Mitsuishi Ken), who collects debts for a yakuza gang, gets into trouble when his partner Kitajima puts personal need above duty.
Interweaving NarrativesJapanese DramaSocial RealismUrban LifeEconomic HardshipFamily StrugglesPsychological DepthBleak OutlookCrime & ConsequencesExistential Themes

Crew

Directed by:
Sang-il Lee
Written by:
Sang-il Lee
Produced by:
Mayumi Amano, Eiji Watanabe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Border Line worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Border Line rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Border Line?

1 h 58 min

Border Line runs 1 h 58 min.

Will Border Line make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is Border Line plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Border Line?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is Border Line good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will Border Line scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Border Line?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

What language is Border Line in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.