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Let Me Hear It Barefoot

2021Movie2 h 7 min

Drama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Student dropout Naomi befriends happy-go-lucky Maki, who lives with his blind adoptive mother Midori. When Midori becomes seriously ill and is hospitalized, Naomi and Maki send her tapes from an imaginary trip around the world. Their relationship grows while recording, but they only dare engage in rough, painful horseplay.

Feels like

  • Intimate Character Study
  • Melancholic Romance
  • Psychological Realism
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Nuanced Performance
  • Quiet Desperation
  • Contemporary Drama
  • Visceral Empathy

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Riho Kudo
Written by
Riho Kudo
Produced by
Mayumi Amano
Music by
Hwang Young-chang

Everyone

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Facts

September 11, 2021 · 2 h 7 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 11, 2021
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Let Me Hear It Barefoot?"

Questions about Let Me Hear It Barefoot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Let Me Hear It Barefoot?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Let Me Hear It Barefoot worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Let Me Hear It Barefoot plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Let Me Hear It Barefoot good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Let Me Hear It Barefoot in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.