Desire (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2005, Desire is a drama film directed by Tetsuo Shinohara, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Yokubo from director Tetsuo Shinohara is based off of the award-winning love story by Mariko Koike. A young man searching for physical comfort and dumb lust, and the world-weary woman drowning in a sea of men that works with him. This is a fantastic new film from a remarkably skilled cast about "the beauty of sensualism."
Who’s in it. Desire stars Yuka Itaya as Ruiko Aota, Saki Takaoka as Asao Hakamada, Jun Murakami as Masami Akiba and Go Riju, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Desire has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desire tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desire (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Desire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Desire worth watching?
- Desire 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 Desire?
- Desire stars Yuka Itaya, Saki Takaoka, Jun Murakami, Go Riju and Nao Omori.