First Love (2007)

Other name: 初戀, Hatsu-koi, Hatsukoi

Description:

"First Love" delves into the emotional world of Tadashi, a high school student grappling with unspoken feelings during his final examinations. He is secretly in love with his fellow pupil, Kota, but fears revealing his true emotions. His quiet hope is brutally crushed one summer day when other schoolboys taunt him with derogatory names, destroying any chance he envisioned with Kota.

Deeply depressed, Tadashi's path shifts when he encounters a fascinating gay couple, Hiroki and Sinji, on a train. Their engaging conversation captivates him, and before he fully comprehends his actions, he makes an impulsive decision to follow them. Director Imaizumi Koichi's film beautifully explores the universal experience of first love, the journey of coming of age and coming out, centered on a teenager discovering his identity and desires. This poignant story weaves together themes of love and self-acceptance, illustrating that the profound impact of falling in love remains timeless, regardless of one's age or past experiences.

Director: Imaizumi Koichi [今泉浩一]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2007

Genre:BL; Drama; Friendship