Uwakoi 2

When he was a kid, Yukiteru lit candles and stared at the candlelights, but the candles fell down. A fire broke out and the whole house burned into ashes. Since that time, he has lived at the home of childhood friend Yuno. Yukiteru and Yuno are a couple known to everybody. Rena is a new transfer student in Yuno's class. She becomes interested in Yukiteru and one day they have an intimate encounter. This changes Yukiteru and his relationship with Yuno.

Directed by Hitoshi Ishikawa, Uwakoi 2 leans on a strong ensemble — Nami Motoyama, Tomoyuki Ishida, Yurina Yanagi — 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 comedy titles of 2014.