Body Drop Asphalt (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2000, Body Drop Asphalt is a comedy and drama film directed by Junko Wada, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A young Japanese woman named Eri is intelligent and promising, but remains mired in depression and alienation. She wanders life like a ghost, articulating her suffering perspectives in repetitive thoughts and journals. Everything changes when she decides to write a romance fantasy for the way she wished things would go, including an alter ego named Rie meeting a man named Fuyuki in love at first sight. Her debut novel "Soft Cream Love" is a huge hit, and Eri is catapulted to wealth and circles of admirers. Shy, she blows her chance to meet a cute guy and instead makes a pass at her clumsy unattractive agent named Hoshino, who walks away with his cynical attitudes born of romantic disappointment. When she pursues him into the street, she by chance meets a nice guy just as she hoped, but he never shows up at their first date because, unknown to her, he's hit by a car.
Who’s in it. Body Drop Asphalt stars Sayuri Oyamada as Eri Manaka, Yuichi Kishino as Hoshino, Makoto Ogi as Rie and Machu Mansyu as Maruyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Body Drop Asphalt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Body Drop Asphalt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Body Drop Asphalt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Body Drop Asphalt (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Body Drop Asphalt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Body Drop Asphalt worth watching?
- Body Drop Asphalt holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Body Drop Asphalt?
- Body Drop Asphalt stars Sayuri Oyamada, Yuichi Kishino, Makoto Ogi, Machu Mansyu and Yoji Tanaka.
- When was Body Drop Asphalt released?
- Body Drop Asphalt was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.