While somewhat different than Love Story, the same concept applies. This can also be compared to a Nicholas Sparks movie. There were some artistic moments that helped the movie. The love story followed the cycle of a tree. So it bloomed in Spring than slowly died for winter, (good symbolism). I also enjoyed the characters and their acting. The two main characters do well with what seemed to be a pretty simple script. The photos help tell the story. The photos express the love between the characters and Haruto's journey of self discovery for his love of photography. This is a tear jerker for sure, so if you love a good love story than this is the right movie for you. It's about 30 minutes of joy, and an hour and a half of crying so have plenty of tissues nearby.
Love Like the Falling Petals
2022 [JAPANESE]
Action / Drama / Romance
Plot summary
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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March 24, 2022 at 11:13 AM
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Efficient Tear Jerker
I am a bit of a sucker for a weepie and weep I did. This film tells a moving story and finds some unexpected moments of poignancy to add. The actors draw you in to their heart-ending predicament.
If weepies are not your thing you might not fall for this film as I did. Otherwise give it a try.
Heartbreaking. Heartwarming.
I thought I was prepared emotionally when I decided to see this Japanese film, «Love Like the Falling Petals» in Netflix. The title itself gives a premonition how the plot of the story will evolve. Yet when it ends, it somehow gives a much deeper impact. Yes, it is heartbreaking... and yes, it is heartwarming. It reminds me of the Taiwanese series «More Than Blue». Both revolve around a young couple whose endearing love was brutally hindered by the twist of fate.
One thing for sure though, these two dramas are undoubtly gifted with excellent performances, especially the male leading roles. They are just fantastic actors and actresses!
I still can't get over K and Cream's most unselfish love to each other in «More Than Blue». This time, it is Harutoo and Misaki's.
Feel the happiness and the sadness they feel... and be enchanted how true love can give us pain and satisfaction.