Wet with Rope (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1989, Wet with Rope is a drama film directed by Rumi Tama, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. Toshiko lives with an older man, Shozo. On her back was a tattoo of Hannya carved by Shozo. Her tattoo artist, Shozo, who inherited the blood of her masters, tattooed her in order to keep her in her hands. He is currently traveling to Europe because a foreigner asked him to tattoo him. Asako and Shinji, who live in the room next to Toshiko, are student lovers, but when Asako finds out that she's cheating on her, she goes to her girlfriend's Masao. After hearing about her situation, Toshiko puts Asako to sleep when he comes to retrieve her belongings and tattoos a dragon on her secret spot, but...
Who’s in it. Wet with Rope stars Yuka Ishihara as Asako Yoshida, Hitomi Kazama as Toshiko, Kaori Akiyama as Sex worker and Masato Kudo as Masao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Wet with Rope has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wet with Rope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wet with Rope tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wet with Rope (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wet with Rope change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wet with Rope worth watching?
- Wet with Rope holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wet with Rope?
- Wet with Rope stars Yuka Ishihara, Hitomi Kazama, Kaori Akiyama, Masato Kudo and Fumio Shindo.
- When was Wet with Rope released?
- Wet with Rope was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.