8:20AM, Scorpion Express 2016
"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!"
In the hands of director Hideo Jojo, *8:20AM, Scorpion Express* (2016) turns three unsettling subway incidents into an unexpected exploration of connection and identity.
Director: Hideo Jojo
Cast
Airi Kijima
Asami Hidaka
Makoto Takeuchi
Kimiko Mizuno
Riko Matsui
Ryôko Mamiya
Fumio Moriya
Sasori
Daikei Shimizu
Yamada
Kaoru Yamashina
Nakajima
Kimito Asa
Michikawa
Yûya Tokumoto
Nozaki
Moe Sakura
Toshie
Shijimi
Female Yankee staff
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8:20AM, Scorpion Express (2016) about?
This unconventional Japanese rom-com-mystery dives into three passengers' lives after separate groping incidents on a packed rush-hour train. Each woman—Kimiko, Asami, and Momo—navigates personal despair, fleeting attention, and surreal self-discovery in a city where anonymity feels both suffocating and freeing.
Who directed 8:20AM, Scorpion Express?
Hideo Jojo directed this unique blend of romance, comedy, and mystery.
Who stars in 8:20AM, Scorpion Express?
The film features leading performances by Airi Kijima, Makoto Takeuchi, Riko Matsui, Fumio Moriya, and Daikei Shimizu.
Is 8:20AM, Scorpion Express (2016) worth watching?
While not for every taste, its bold storytelling and subversive charm make it a cult curiosity. Fans of offbeat Japanese cinema or intimate character studies may find its mix of humor and discomfort surprisingly addictive—especially with an unrated IMDb profile hinting at bold territory.
How long is 8:20AM, Scorpion Express?
The film runs for 75 minutes.
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About 8:20AM, Scorpion Express (2016): A Quirky Romance-Mystery on Tokyo's Rush-Hour Train
In the hands of director Hideo Jojo, *8:20AM, Scorpion Express* (2016) turns three unsettling subway incidents into an unexpected exploration of connection and identity. Set amid the claustrophobic crush of a 170% packed rush-hour train, the film follows Kimiko—a quiet librarian whose self-worth has been quietly eroded by neglect—as she finds fleeting validation in unwanted attention.
As her personal life unravels with the discovery of an affair, Kimiko boards the same suffocating train, only to feel a hand on her body. Meanwhile, Asami, a sharp-suited bank teller chasing perfection, and Momo, a free-spirited young woman with little to lose, all become entangled in a series of events that blur the line between violation and intimacy. Shot through with a pink-film aesthetic, the movie blends romance, comedy, and mystery into a quirky, atmospheric meditation on modern female experience.
