Love Me, Love Me Not (2021)

Other name: 思い、思われ、ふり、ふられ , ふりふら , Love, Be Loved, Leave, Be Left , Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare

Description:

Love Me, Love Me Not delves into the diverse and often conflicting perspectives on romance held by four high school classmates. Yuna, a whimsical dreamer, sees love through rose-coloured glasses, envisioning idyllic, storybook relationships. Her pragmatic friend, Akari, offers a down-to-earth counterpoint, preferring a realistic and practical approach to affection.

On the other side, Kazuomi struggles with the very notion of love, an endearing airhead who simply cannot grasp its intricacies. In stark contrast, Rio views romance opportunistically, seizing any confession that comes his way, provided the girl is cute, without much emotional commitment.

As these four navigate their youthful high school days, their sharply contrasting ideals inevitably collide and intertwine. The film explores their individual journeys of self-discovery and the evolving nature of their understanding of love. Will their romantic expectations ultimately be met, or will they learn to embrace a more nuanced reality of connection and affection? This heartfelt story questions how young hearts find their way through the maze of first loves.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Friendship; Romance; School; Youth