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Eri Kikuchi: A Story of Unfamiliar Love

1986·Movie
54min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A sensual melodrama about the romance between an up-and-coming actress and her manager, set in the AV industry. Popular AV actress Eri Kikuchi, who was taking the world by storm at the time of its production, performed a role that overlapped with her in a natural and well-received role that earned her high acclaim. Through her friend's introduction, Eri (Eri Kikuchi), who was managed by Kageda (Yutaka Ikeshima), who has a sincere work style, quickly became a popular AV actress. Kageda develops a fondness for Eri while working with her, but she is arrested when it is discovered that she has hired a minor who misrepresented her age.
Sensual MelodramaJapanese DramaAV Industry SettingRelationship-DrivenEmotional DepthAcclaimed PerformanceRealistic PortrayalForbidden LoveShow Business Intrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Tomoaki Hosoyama

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Is Eri Kikuchi: A Story of Unfamiliar Love worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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What is Eri Kikuchi: A Story of Unfamiliar Love rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Eri Kikuchi: A Story of Unfamiliar Love?

0 h 54 min

Eri Kikuchi: A Story of Unfamiliar Love runs 0 h 54 min.

What language is Eri Kikuchi: A Story of Unfamiliar Love in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.