First Love
Originally released in 2000. First Love is a romance film. directed by Tetsuo Shinohara.
Starring Rena Tanaka, Mieko Harada, and Hiroyuki Sanada
Synopsis
This coming-of-age story from Japan opens just after 17-year-old Sataka has gotten dumped by her boyfriend. When her mother is hospitalized with a malignant stomach ulcer, Sataka is left alone with her emotionally repressed father; whiling away the hours one day, she comes across a love letter written to her mother 24 years earlier. Deciding to track down the letter's author, Sataka eventually finds Shinichiro (Hiroyuki Sanada), an overweight slob who was abandoned by his wife years earlier and now spends his time hanging around pachinko parlors. Determined to clean him up and reintroduce him to her mother, Sataka nags Shinchiro until he finally agrees to her demands, and a gradual friendship develops between the two as Sataka drags him to the gym and a clothing store. But once Shinchiro's makeover is complete, he turns the tables on his young friend, and when the time comes for him to meet Sataka's mother, all concerned parties find themselves embarking on a new phase in their lives.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Dynasty
- Engine Network
- KADOKAWA Shoten
- TBS
- Bandai Visual
- dentsu
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Love about?
This coming-of-age story from Japan opens just after 17-year-old Sataka has gotten dumped by her boyfriend. When her mother is hospitalized with a malignant stomach ulcer, Sataka is left alone with...
Who directed First Love?
First Love was directed by Tetsuo Shinohara.
How long is First Love?
First Love has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was First Love released?
First Love was released on April 1, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in First Love?
The main cast of First Love includes Rena Tanaka, Mieko Harada, Hiroyuki Sanada, Mitsuru Hirata, Masaki Nishina.