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Release Year2012
Runtime2h 03m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes25
DirectorTakahiro Miki
WritersTomoko Yoshida, Yuki Obata
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWe Were There: First Love
About We Were There: First Love
We Were There follows the 10 year romance between Motoharu Yano & Nanami Takahashi. During their high school days, Motoharu Yano was the most popular boy in school, but can't get over the death of his girlfriend from a car crash. Nanami Takahashi falls in love with Motoharu Yano and must deal with his inability to let go of the past.
Directed by Takahiro Miki, We Were There: First Love leans on a strong ensemble — Toma Ikuta, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Sousuke Takaoka — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 2012.
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