Platonic Sex (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2001, Platonic Sex is a drama film directed by Masako Matsuura, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. When Aoi is gang-raped by her classmates and kicked out of her home by her own parents she sees no reason to continue living. Before she commits suicide, however, she receives an email on her cellphone from a man named Toshi addressed to a girl named Ai. The message simply thanks the girl for being alive, but this specific message has an effect on Aoi and she decides to keep on living. Without many options, Aoi resorts to everything from paid dating to porn to earn money and meets a lot of less than reputable characters. Throughout it all though she looks toward Toshi as her hope for happiness and the two form a relationship.
Who’s in it. Platonic Sex stars Saki Kagami as Aoi Kadokura, Joe Odagiri as Toshimi Iwasaki, Hiroshi Abe as Hideyuki Ishikawa and Maho Nonami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Platonic Sex has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Platonic Sex page.
If you liked it. Fans of Platonic Sex tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Platonic Sex (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Platonic Sex change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Platonic Sex worth watching?
- Platonic Sex holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Platonic Sex?
- Platonic Sex stars Saki Kagami, Joe Odagiri, Hiroshi Abe, Maho Nonami and Kenjirou Ishimaru.
- When was Platonic Sex released?
- Platonic Sex was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.