Love Strikes!
Watch TrailerYukiyo Fujimoto, a 31-year-old man lacking money, dreams, or a girlfriend, leaves his staffing firm job to start anew as a writer for a news site. His monotonous life is abruptly disrupted by the phenomenon of 'moteki'—a sudden surge of popularity with women. Four distinct women enter his orbit: the cute magazine editor Miyuki, the pure and naive office worker Rumiko, the beautiful shop assistant Ai, and his beautiful yet tough coworker Motoko. Each expresses genuine interest in Yukiyo, throwing him into a whirlwind of confusion and forcing him to confront his own desires and life choices.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | モテキ |
| Year | 2011 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Comedy, Romance, Drama |
| Director | Hitoshi One |
| Runtime | 118 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.6/10 (40 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
"Moteki" is a witty and ironic comedy about male fantasies colliding with reality. Director Hideki Takeuchi skillfully balances light humor with subtle psychological insight, avoiding crude stereotypes.
What lingers after the credits is not just a tale of sudden luck, but an honest exploration of confusion and maturation when a dream comes true at the most inconvenient time. The film leaves a pleasant aftertaste of gentle melancholy and self-recognition. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hitoshi One
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