Love Life
Seen it?2022 | 123 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Taeko and her husband, Jirō, are living a peaceful existence with her young son, Keita, when a tragic accident brings the boy's long-lost father, Park, back into her life. To cope with the pain and guilt, Taeko throws herself into helping this deaf and homeless man.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$685K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Koji Fukada
- Fumino KimuraTaeko Ōsawa
- Kento NagayamaJirō Ōsawa
- Atom SunadaPark Shinji
- Hirona YamazakiYamazaki
- Misuzu KannoAkie Ōsawa
- Tomorowo TaguchiMakoto Ōsawa
- Tetta ShimadaKeita
- Natsume MitoYōko Kondō
- Akari FukunagaTomiyama Fumiko
- Yoshiki UrayamaHōjō