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今泉力哉Cast:
Ryô Narita, Yukino Kishii, Mai Fukagawa, 片岡礼子, Ryuya Wakaba, Noriko Eguchi, 筒井真理子, Yûshi Ozawa, NanaePlots(1)
With a refreshingly realistic eye and tender character portrayals, filmmaker Rikiya Imaizumi explores the dynamics of modern romance in Japan with his latest film, Just Only Love, adapted from a novel of the same name by Mitsuyo Kakuta. Teruko (Yukino Kishii) is a disgruntled office worker who only brightens up when she gets a call from Mamoru (Ryo Narita), and artsy, if somewhat pretentious, graphic designer. Although the relationship becomes increasingly one-sided, Teruko can’t keep herself from adoring Mamoru and going out of her way to help him out. However to Mamoru, Teruko is not much more than a girl he can take advantage of. As Mamoru continues to use and discard her at will, Teruko begins to lose sight of her sense of self. But after a stint of no contact, Mamoru invites her to meet the object of his affection, Sumire, possibly turning the tables on her unrequited love. (Hawaii International Film Festival)
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Ryô Narita
Japan
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Your Name. (2016)
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Yukino Kishii
Japan
Best movies:
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Homunculus (2021)
Mai Fukagawa
Japan
Best movies:
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片岡礼子
Japan
Best movies:
Battle Royale (2000)
All Around Us (2008)
Hush! (2001)
Ryuya Wakaba
Japan
Best movies:
True Mothers (2020)
The Lightning Tree (2010)
Call Me Chihiro (2023)
Noriko Eguchi
Japan
Best movies:
Swing Girls (2004)
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2003)
Memories of Matsuko (2006)
筒井真理子
Japan
Best movies:
Welcome to the Quiet Room (2007)
Achilles and the Tortoise (2008)
Otakus in Love (2004)
Yûshi Ozawa
Japan
Best movies:
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Nanae
Best movies:
Call Me Chihiro (2023)