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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 13m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresRomance
Votes1
DirectorDaisuke Yamanouchi
WritersYuta Takahashi
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Tale of the Affectionate Girl
About The Tale of the Affectionate Girl
Yuka and Makoto study in the same school, they adore one another. One day, their parents announce their remarriage. They become brother and sister suddenly. Now they cannot get along as they wanted. Meanwhile, Makoto’s tutor appears and affect their relationships. Since then the situation is only getting uncontrollable…Junichi is deeply in love with Eriko, but they are blood-related brother and sister. One day, an accident causes Eriko loses all her memories. Eriko even can’t recognize Junichi. Junichi decides to hide their true relationship and begin dating with Eriko…
Directed by Daisuke Yamanouchi, The Tale of the Affectionate Girl leans on a strong ensemble — Ai Sayama, Yuria Hidaka, Mutsuo Yoshioka — 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 2008.
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