Where Love Blooms in the Sky

2011Movie1 h 2 min

20
TerribleGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The man feels nostalgic when he sees the coastal townscape he hasn't seen in a long time, and when he heads to the beach, his ex is waiting for him. Although he is a model now, he was still in his infancy at the time, and it was thanks to his lover, a government official, that the fire was ignited...but that lover was also demoted and there was no sign of him looking back...

Feels like

  • Melancholic Romance
  • Nostalgic Reflection
  • Small-Town Drama
  • Political Undertones
  • Character-Driven
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Coastal Setting
  • Bittersweet Reunion
  • Subtle Social Commentary

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Directed by
Tarō Araki

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Facts

August 10, 2011 · 1 h 2 min · Drama

Released
August 10, 2011
Runtime
1 h 2 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Where Love Blooms in the Sky worth watching?"

Questions about Where Love Blooms in the Sky

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Where Love Blooms in the Sky worth watching?

20
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 20.

Is Where Love Blooms in the Sky okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Where Love Blooms in the Sky good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Where Love Blooms in the Sky plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Where Love Blooms in the Sky in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.