Hanatabamitai na koi o shita

I watched this while going through a divorce, and oh my, did it evoke a whole spectrum of feelings in me. Love, loss, heartbreak, positivity and bittersweetness. The way the movie portrays a romantic relationship in all its phases is just incredible, and was so relatable that it certainly left a huge mark in me. Tears were definitely shed in front of the screen that night, both from sadness but also from that lovely warm feeling you get when you're in love. A crowning achievement as a romantic drama and deserved way more traction than it got at release. It might not be your cup of tea if you've never experienced the magic of falling head over heels over someone, but even then, the cinematography and acting certainly hold its own to be worth 2 hours of your life. My top recommendations!

A beautifully crafted film which depicts two young people as they give dating & love a try.

Expect a roller-coaster ride here and by the end, you'll likely want to get back on for another ride. It's just that surprisingly good.

---Full spectrum of a relationship---

If you like Kasumi Arimura in this, then check her out in a film called 'Flying Colors'. You'll thank me after...

ENJOY!

Honestly, I'm not into Japanese movies, especially the romance ones, but surprisingly, the first 20 minutes of this movie get me hooked instantly. The male and female lead cast members are doing a great job, superb acting! The story isn't something new though I believe many people can feel related to it and the pace is good, I liked it not too fast or slow. You can see the character development, although it's not that deep. One thing that is disappointing for me is they didn't put any ost for the final sad scene ???!! Like seriously....

If you are into romance asian movies this one is recommended.

When you listen to the song with earphone, the sound from right and left side are different. So if you listen with someone, you two don't appreciate the music.

I seriously did not expect to love this movie. I didn't even expect it to be good, I was just giving it a try and I'm actually glad that I did. This was my first japanese movie, and it turned out to be amazing. Although I hoped for a different ending, but the ending in the movie was quite mature. It's a real gem. Loved it till the end. If you're looking for a fun, relaxing, and enjoyable movie them I'd definitely recommend. Also if you're a emotional person, then be ready to cry (it may be a happy cry). Have fun watching the movie.😉👌🏻