The 8-Year Engagement
Originally released in 2017. The 8-Year Engagement is a drama/romance film. directed by Takahisa Zeze.
Starring Takeru Satoh, Tao Tsuchiya, and Hiroko Yakushimaru
Synopsis
Hisashi and Mai are a happy couple in their 20s who are engaged to be married. But three months before their wedding, Mai becomes seriously ill. Her heart stops momentarily, and she falls into a deep coma. Hisashi visits Mai at the hospital every day before work. With no idea if or when she will ever awake, Mai’s parents encourage Hisashi to find someone else, but he refuses to give up and continues to pray for her recovery. As if his prayers are answered, Mai begins to regain consciousness several years later, and even utters a few words. But tragically, she has suffered brain damage and has no memory of Hisashi.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (55 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
- TBS
- Kinoshita Group
- AMUSE
- CBC
- MBS
- KDDI
- Hokkaido Broadcasting
- RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation
- GYAO
- RSK Sanyo Broadcasting
- The Sanyo Shimbun
- SHUFUNOTOMO
- Shochiku Tokyo Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The 8-Year Engagement about?
Hisashi and Mai are a happy couple in their 20s who are engaged to be married. But three months before their wedding, Mai becomes seriously ill. Her heart stops momentarily, and she falls into a de...
Who directed The 8-Year Engagement?
The 8-Year Engagement was directed by Takahisa Zeze.
How long is The 8-Year Engagement?
The 8-Year Engagement has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The 8-Year Engagement released?
The 8-Year Engagement was released on December 16, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The 8-Year Engagement?
The main cast of The 8-Year Engagement includes Takeru Satoh, Tao Tsuchiya, Hiroko Yakushimaru, Tetta Sugimoto, Kazuki Kitamura.