2008·Drama·1h 57m
7.1
★
A young couple's announcement of their engagement to their friends is followed by a series of interactions and conflicts that forces everyone to reflect on their lives.
Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi
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Aoba Kawai
Kaho
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
Takeshi
Fusako Urabe
Takako
Nao Okabe
Kenichiro
Yui Sakuma
Marie
Crew
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
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Ryusuke Hamaguchi
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13 reviews
Rees
9.0★ · 01/17/26
no one is who you want them to be; a movie about honesty, love, violence
the cinematography was good but not great imo but the real star was the character work—the pacing was slow to start but crazy to see he was swinging like this so early in his filmography
4.75/5
the cinematography was good but not great imo but the real star was the character work—the pacing was slow to start but crazy to see he was swinging like this so early in his filmography
4.75/5
no one is who you want them to be; a movie about honesty, love, violence
the cinematography was good but not great imo but the real star was the character work—the pacing was slow to start but crazy to see he was swinging like this so early in his filmography
4.75/5
the cinematography was good but not great imo but the real star was the character work—the pacing was slow to start but crazy to see he was swinging like this so early in his filmography
4.75/5
hannah lau
8.0★ · 09/30/25
reminiscing about my time in japan, which lead me to finish this. knowing about the cheating culture in japan, it definitely takes out the romanticized version of relationships and hamaguchi does it so well.
it’s like a bunch of horror scenes because when you see each scenario you wouldn’t wish anyone you knew to go through this
it’s like a bunch of horror scenes because when you see each scenario you wouldn’t wish anyone you knew to go through this
reminiscing about my time in japan, which lead me to finish this. knowing about the cheating culture in japan, it definitely takes out the romanticized version of relationships and hamaguchi does it so well.
it’s like a bunch of horror scenes because when you see each scenario you wouldn’t wish anyone you knew to go through this
it’s like a bunch of horror scenes because when you see each scenario you wouldn’t wish anyone you knew to go through this
Arkadia Inzhagi
8.7★ · 04/17/25
"nothing happens without desire."—
typical hamaguchi, relying so much on the conversation and the emotional aspect between all characters, which i love so much about him and his work. the acting was kinda weak but kaho and takeshi really turn the ship around, tomoya's douche persona is good, but not good enough for me to hate him.
the classroom scene where kaho talked about violence, and the honest game scene is my favorite scenes and is exactly how i expect hamaguchi's movie to be.
but then again, another hamaguchi's work where he got people (me) to think thoroughly about marriage, that shit is terrifying.
typical hamaguchi, relying so much on the conversation and the emotional aspect between all characters, which i love so much about him and his work. the acting was kinda weak but kaho and takeshi really turn the ship around, tomoya's douche persona is good, but not good enough for me to hate him.
the classroom scene where kaho talked about violence, and the honest game scene is my favorite scenes and is exactly how i expect hamaguchi's movie to be.
but then again, another hamaguchi's work where he got people (me) to think thoroughly about marriage, that shit is terrifying.
"nothing happens without desire."—
typical hamaguchi, relying so much on the conversation and the emotional aspect between all characters, which i love so much about him and his work. the acting was kinda weak but kaho and takeshi really turn the ship around, tomoya's douche persona is good, but not good enough for me to hate him.
the classroom scene where kaho talked about violence, and the honest game scene is my favorite scenes and is exactly how i expect hamaguchi's movie to be.
but then again, another hamaguchi's work where he got people (me) to think thoroughly about marriage, that shit is terrifying.
typical hamaguchi, relying so much on the conversation and the emotional aspect between all characters, which i love so much about him and his work. the acting was kinda weak but kaho and takeshi really turn the ship around, tomoya's douche persona is good, but not good enough for me to hate him.
the classroom scene where kaho talked about violence, and the honest game scene is my favorite scenes and is exactly how i expect hamaguchi's movie to be.
but then again, another hamaguchi's work where he got people (me) to think thoroughly about marriage, that shit is terrifying.
jarronwinPRO
7.0★ · 07/02/24
An extremely impressive student film. The blueprint that makes Hamaguchi such an engrossing filmmaker is all here. The drawn-out scenes with extremely long takes, ruminations on the human condition, and a refusal to give answers, but to ask questions. I love how nuanced the discussions on love, relationships, and the prospect of marriage become. Really reminiscent of Ozu's work. Turning ugly topics like cheating and infidelity into something beautifully grey.
An extremely impressive student film. The blueprint that makes Hamaguchi such an engrossing filmmaker is all here. The drawn-out scenes with extremely long takes, ruminations on the human condition, and a refusal to give answers, but to ask questions. I love how nuanced the discussions on love, relationships, and the prospect of marriage become. Really reminiscent of Ozu's work. Turning ugly topics like cheating and infidelity into something beautifully grey.
jenny nulf
6.0★ · 08/29/23
Tbh, I prefer when Hamaguchi explores infidelity in women.
Tbh, I prefer when Hamaguchi explores infidelity in women.