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We Were There: First Love

2012·Movie
2h 3min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

We Were There follows the 10 year romance between Motoharu Yano & Nanami Takahashi. During their high school days, Motoharu Yano was the most popular boy in school, but can't get over the death of his girlfriend from a car crash. Nanami Takahashi falls in love with Motoharu Yano and must deal with his inability to let go of the past.
Shōjo RomanceHigh School DramaEmotional ComplexityComing-of-Age StoryMelancholic ToneCharacter-Driven NarrativeFirst LoveTragic PastSlow-Burn Romance

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Where can I stream We Were There: First Love legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is We Were There: First Love worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is We Were There: First Love?

2 h 3 min

We Were There: First Love runs 2 h 3 min.

What language is We Were There: First Love in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch We Were There: First Love?

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