You Are the Apple of My Eye
You Are the Apple of My Eye

You Are the Apple of My Eye

2018Movie114 minJapanese

Kosuke Mizushima is a high school student at a provincial city and enjoys a comfortable life. One day, due to Kosuke Mizushima's excessive joke, his class is interrupted. The teacher gets upset and makes model student Mai Hayase keep an eye on Kosuke Mizushima. Kosuke Mizushima and his 4 friends all had crushes on Mai when they were in middle school. Due to a small incident, Kosuke Mizushima and Mai Hayase get close.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Giddens KoGenres: Romance, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A lighthearted romantic comedy that follows the complicated relationship between a mischievous, underachieving high school student and his fiercely intelligent, diligent deskmate. Their youthful affections and misunderstandings are explored through a series of humorous and poignant moments as they navigate school life and their burgeoning feelings for each other.

Critical Reception

The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its humor, youthful charm, and relatable portrayal of first love. Some noted that it offered a refreshing take on adolescent romance, though a few found the plot to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humor and charming lead performances.
  • Appreciated for its relatable depiction of high school romance and nostalgia.
  • Found to be a light and entertaining romantic comedy.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on a semi-autobiographical novel of the same name written by the director, Giddens Ko, which was a bestseller in Taiwan.

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