Underwater Love (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2011, Underwater Love is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Shinji Imaoka, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Asuka, a woman in her thirties, works in a lakeside fish factory. She’s about to be married to her boss, Taki. But one day, she encounters a kappa – a water sprite found in Japanese folklore – and learns that the creature is in fact the reborn form of Aoki, an old crush who’d drowned to death when they were 17.
Who’s in it. Underwater Love stars Sawa Masaki as Asuka Kawaguchi, Yoshirô Umezawa as Tetsuya Aoki, Ai Narita as Reiko Shima and Mutsuo Yoshioka as Hajime Taki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Underwater Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ARROW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Underwater Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Underwater Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Underwater Love (2011)?
- In GB, Underwater Love is available to stream on ARROW. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Underwater Love worth watching?
- Underwater Love holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Underwater Love?
- Underwater Love stars Sawa Masaki, Yoshirô Umezawa, Ai Narita, Mutsuo Yoshioka and Fumio Moriya.
- When was Underwater Love released?
- Underwater Love was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.