
Passion
Seen it?2008 | 117 min | Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi
- Aoba KawaiKaho
- Ryuta OkamotoTomoya
- Kiyohiko ShibukawaTakeshi
- Fusako UrabeTakako
- Nao OkabeKenichiro
- Yui SakumaMarie
- YueHana
- Mayumi TenkôKaho's Mother
- Masamichi OtaTaxi Driver