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The 8-Year Engagement

2017·Movie
1h 59min
71
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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Hisashi and Mai are a happy couple in their 20s who are engaged to be married. But three months before their wedding, Mai becomes seriously ill. Her heart stops momentarily, and she falls into a deep coma. Hisashi visits Mai at the hospital every day before work. With no idea if or when she will ever awake, Mai’s parents encourage Hisashi to find someone else, but he refuses to give up and continues to pray for her recovery. As if his prayers are answered, Mai begins to regain consciousness several years later, and even utters a few words. But tragically, she has suffered brain damage and has no memory of Hisashi.
True StoryComa RecoveryMemory LossDevotion & PerseveranceEmotional DramaJapanese RomanceFamily SupportHeartwarming

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Is The 8-Year Engagement worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The 8-Year Engagement?

1 h 59 min

The 8-Year Engagement runs 1 h 59 min.

Is The 8-Year Engagement based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The 8-Year Engagement in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The 8-Year Engagement?

2JPKR

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