Border Line (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2003, Border Line is a drama and romance film directed by Lee Sang-il, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Three storylines interweave in Border Line. Kurosawa (Murakami Jun) finds himself driving a taciturn young man named Matsuda (Sawaki Tetsu) halfway to Hokkaido, after accidentally knocking him off his bike; their fragile bond can last only so long. The housewife Aikawa Misa (Aso Yumi) tries desperately to hold her family together when her husband gets laid off and her son is so frightened of bullies at school that he throws up in the car; she’s reduced to taking a McJob in a convenience store. And Miyaji (Mitsuishi Ken), who collects debts for a yakuza gang, gets into trouble when his partner Kitajima puts personal need above duty.
Who’s in it. Border Line stars Tetsu Sawaki, Ayaka Maeda, Jun Murakami and Ken Mitsuishi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Border Line has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Border Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of Border Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Border Line (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Border Line change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Border Line worth watching?
- Border Line holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Border Line?
- Border Line stars Tetsu Sawaki, Ayaka Maeda, Jun Murakami, Ken Mitsuishi and Yumi Asou.
- When was Border Line released?
- Border Line was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.