For Love's Sake

For Love's Sake

2012 · 133 min · JA · 7.1 (30 votes)
Dir. Takashi Miike · Starring Satoshi Tsumabuki, Emi Takei, Sakura Ando, Yo Hitoto, Masachika Ichimura, Tsuyoshi Ihara · Music Takeshi Kobayashi
DramaRomanceMusicComedy

Troubled high school student Makoto arrives in Tokyo to exact revenge from a past incident. He then falls in love at first sight with Ai, a daughter raised in a wholesome family. Around Makoto and Ai are Iwashimizu, who has feelings for Ai and Gamuko, a gang member who eyes Makoto.

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A bittersweet, youthful drama about first love and the lingering shadows of the past. It feels like a hazy memory, full of yearning and the ache of decisions made too soon. Captures the intensity of teenage emotions with a gentle, observational touch.

melancholicromanticangstyyearningsteadycoming-of-age dramamanga adaptationslice-of-lifeloverevengeyouthdestiny
based on manga
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