8:20AM, Scorpion Express Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for 8:20AM, Scorpion Express.
8:20AM, Scorpion Express Ending Explained: Three separate groping incidents occur within the train which is packed to 170％. Directed by Hideo Jojo, this 2016 romance film stars Airi Kijima (Asami Hidaka), alongside Makoto Takeuchi as Kimiko Mizuno, Riko Matsui as Ryôko Mamiya, Fumio Moriya as Sasori. Rated 2/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of 8:20AM, Scorpion Express?
8:20 A.M. Three separate groping incidents occur within the train which is packed to 170％. Kimiko, a librarian, has lived her life ignored by the people around her. Even if it means she’s getting groped, she feels happy because that means at least someone wants her. One day, Kimiko’s affair with her boss at the library is discovered by his wife. As she gets on the train in desperation, she feels someone touching her butt. Bank teller Asami is a woman of high expectations – the things she wears, the men she dates must all be top notch. However at 30 she is still single. Desperate to find someone in a hurry, she meets Nozaki, a man who owns a company in Los Angeles. She accepts his proposal, however… Policeman Ryoko Mamiya is pursuing a habitual groper nicknamed “Scorpion.” Ryoko is passionate about protecting women from despicable criminals like the Scorpion, but one day, she gets groped by the Scorpion herself…
Hideo Jojo's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Airi Kijima (Asami Hidaka)'s journey. Kimiko, a librarian, has lived her life ignored by the people around her.
How Does Airi Kijima (Asami Hidaka)'s Story End?
- Airi Kijima: Airi Kijima's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Makoto Takeuchi (Kimiko Mizuno): Makoto Takeuchi's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Riko Matsui (Ryôko Mamiya): Riko Matsui's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of 8:20AM, Scorpion Express Mean?
The ending of 8:20AM, Scorpion Express brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Airi Kijima's story may not satisfy all audiences.