Love Like the Falling Petals
Haruto Asakura falls in love with hairdresser Misaki Ariake and asks her out. Watching Misaki Ariake work hard to achieve what she wants, Haruto Asakura, who almost gave up his dream to become a photographer, begins to pursue his dream again, but Misaki Ariake is diagnosed with a disease that ages her 10x faster than normal.
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Release Date: 3/24/2022
Runtime: 128 minutes
Languages: Japanese
Director: Yoshihiro Fukagawa
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Companies: TOHO Studios, Netflix, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures
Countries: Japan
Where to watch · US
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Alunauwie
Love Like the Falling Petals unfolds a gentle yet heartbreaking romance between two dream-chasers whose blossoming love is shaken by Misaki’s rare illness that rapidly ages her, forcing them to confront time slipping away. Despite its medically unrealistic premise, the film delivers moving moments through strong performances, tender direction, and vivid spring-like visuals that amplify both hope and grief. It ultimately becomes a poignant story about sincerity, acceptance, and loving beyond physical changes or the limits of time. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
