Love on Sunday: Last Words
Love on Sunday: Last Words

Love on Sunday: Last Words

2007Movie97 minJapanese

Nagisa, a high school girl who has been given three months to live. Without telling her widowed father where she is going, she sets out from the city to the small town where she was born. She recalls her childhood memories, and her love for Satoshi begins to grow stronger. However, she is shocked to discover that Satoshi is having an affair with Eriko, a married woman.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users88%
Director: Joachim TrierGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

This poignant drama follows the life of Julie, a young woman grappling with mental health struggles and the complexities of love and loss. As she navigates relationships and personal challenges, the film explores themes of existential dread, addiction, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. Her journey is marked by profound introspection and the consequences of her choices.

Critical Reception

Critically acclaimed for its raw emotional honesty and nuanced portrayal of mental health, 'Love on Sunday: Last Words' was lauded for its sensitive direction and powerful performances. It resonated with audiences for its unflinching look at life's difficulties and the search for hope.

What Reviewers Say

  • A deeply moving and authentic exploration of mental health and relationships.
  • Praised for its sensitive direction and the magnetic performances of its lead actors.
  • An unflinching yet ultimately hopeful look at navigating life's darkest moments.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a powerful and relatable depiction of struggles with mental health, commending its emotional depth and the authenticity of the characters' experiences. Many appreciated its honest portrayal of difficult themes.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival; Won Best Film at the Norwegian Film Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Worst Person in the World', but was changed for its international release.

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rotterdamn

This was really good. Although it's about a teen who only has a few months to live, it's not sad in the way you would think. She wants to experience love before the end but the film doesn't dwell on cancer. The ending involves tears but in ...