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The Tale of the Affectionate Girl

2008·Movie
1h 13min
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

Yuka and Makoto study in the same school, they adore one another. One day, their parents announce their remarriage. They become brother and sister suddenly. Now they cannot get along as they wanted. Meanwhile, Makoto’s tutor appears and affect their relationships. Since then the situation is only getting uncontrollable…Junichi is deeply in love with Eriko, but they are blood-related brother and sister. One day, an accident causes Eriko loses all her memories. Eriko even can’t recognize Junichi. Junichi decides to hide their true relationship and begin dating with Eriko…
Incestuous RomanceForbidden LoveFamily DramaPsychological TensionSecret RelationshipComing-of-AgeEast Asian CinemaUnconventional Relationships

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Is The Tale of the Affectionate Girl worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tale of the Affectionate Girl rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Tale of the Affectionate Girl?

1 h 13 min

The Tale of the Affectionate Girl runs 1 h 13 min.

What language is The Tale of the Affectionate Girl in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.