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For Love's Sake
🎬 Movie

For Love's Sake

2012 · 133 min Drama Romance Music Comedy
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

Troubled high school student Makoto arrives in Tokyo to exact revenge from a past incident. He then falls in love at first sight with Ai, a daughter raised in a wholesome family. Around Makoto and Ai are Iwashimizu, who has feelings for Ai and Gamuko, a gang member who eyes Makoto.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Takashi Miike

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Satoshi Tsumabuki

Satoshi Tsumabuki

Makoto Taiga

Emi Takei

Emi Takei

Ai Saotome

Sakura Ando

Sakura Ando

Gum-ko

Yo Hitoto

Yo Hitoto

Miyako Saotome

Masachika Ichimura

Masachika Ichimura

Shogo Saotome

Tsuyoshi Ihara

Tsuyoshi Ihara

Kenta Zaô

Seishirou Katou

Seishirou Katou

Makoto Taiga

Ken Maeda

Ken Maeda

Teacher

Kimiko Yo

Kimiko Yo

Toyo Taiga

Ito Ohno

Ito Ohno

Yuki Takahara

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