Drowning Love
2016, Japanese. Directed by Yuki Yamato.
Natsume Mochizuki works as a teen model in Tokyo, but she learns that she has to move to her father's hometown of Ukigumo. She is in a desperate situation because she can't do the things she wants to do in Ukigumo. One day, she meets Koichiro Hasegawa. He is the successor of the Hasegawa family. His family is wealthy and is respected in the area. Natsume Mochizuki and Koichiro Hasegawa become attracted to each other, but something changes their fate.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Drowning Love
Drowning Love is streaming on Rakuten Viki in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 5 November 2016
- Original title
- 溺れるナイフ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kishū Izuchi, Yuki Yamato
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What Drowning Love is based on
Drowning Love is based on Drowning Love, a manga series by George Asakura.
Manga series
Drowning Love
By George Asakura
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Drowning Love: quick answers
Is Drowning Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Drowning Love?
Drowning Love runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Drowning Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Drowning Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Drowning Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Drowning Love yet.
Which OTT platform is Drowning Love on?
Drowning Love is streaming on Rakuten Viki in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Drowning Love?
If you liked Drowning Love, try Paradise Kiss, After the Rain, Your Lie in April.
Who directed Drowning Love?
Drowning Love (2016) was directed by Yuki Yamato and stars Masaki Suda, Nana Komatsu, Daiki Shigeoka.
What is Drowning Love based on?
Drowning Love is based on Drowning Love, a manga series by George Asakura.