Directed by:
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)
(more)Cast
![Ryô Narita](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/167/380/167380881_cd36aa.jpg)
Ryô Narita
Japan
Best movies:
Your Name. (2016)
The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese (2020)
Belle (2021)
![Yukino Kishii](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/167/380/167380716_20c69a.jpg)
Yukino Kishii
Japan
Best movies:
Lesson of the Evil (2012)
Small, Slow but Steady (2022)
Homunculus (2021)
![Mai Fukagawa](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/107/164107560_30b774.jpg)
Mai Fukagawa
Japan
Best movies:
The Parades (2024)
![片岡礼子](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/700/162700215_932f6f.jpg)
片岡礼子
Japan
Best movies:
Battle Royale (2000)
All Around Us (2008)
Hush! (2001)
![Ryuya Wakaba](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/560/166560443_ff5aed.jpg)
Ryuya Wakaba
Japan
Best movies:
True Mothers (2020)
The Lightning Tree (2010)
Call Me Chihiro (2023)
![Noriko Eguchi](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/370/166370782_53b900.jpg)
Noriko Eguchi
Japan
Best movies:
Swing Girls (2004)
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2003)
Memories of Matsuko (2006)
![筒井真理子](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/011/168011592_kixuh4.jpg)
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:
Her Love Boils Bathwater (2016)
Cold Bloom (2012)
Nanae
Best movies:
Call Me Chihiro (2023)