One Second Ahead, One Second Behind

2023·Movie
2h 0min
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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One Second Ahead, One Second Behind fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Set in Kyoto, Japan, a love story takes place between Hajime and Reika. Hajime is a handsome young man, who is usually a second quicker than everyone else and straightforward. He works at the post office. Reika is a young woman, who is usually a step slower than everyone else. After Valentine's Day, Hajime wakes up and is unable to remember what happened that day.
Whimsical RomanceTime-Bending PlotGentle MysterySlice-of-Life CharmMemory & PerceptionBittersweet Love StoryUnique ConceptHeartfelt Japanese DramaCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Nobuhiro Yamashita, Raku Nagao
Written by:
Kankuro Kudo
Produced by:
Yuji Sadai, Hiroyuki Negishi
Composed by:
Lilas Ikuta, Hajime Komiya, Shingo Sekiguchi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is One Second Ahead, One Second Behind worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is One Second Ahead, One Second Behind?

2 h 0 min

One Second Ahead, One Second Behind runs 2 h 0 min.

What language is One Second Ahead, One Second Behind in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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