Love Stoppage Time
Love Stoppage Time

Love Stoppage Time

2019Movie114 minJapanese

Aspiring university student is studying in order to try again for the university examination. One midday time seems to stand still for everyone and everything around him. Moreover, this phenomenon repeats daily. Yet, he is not the only one who is aware of the situation. There is an explanation and there is someone who holds the key to that explanation.

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IMDb6.2/10
Google Users75%
Director: Kim Jeong-hoonGenres: Romance, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A man who experiences time stopping whenever he falls in love finds his life turned upside down when he meets a woman who seems to be immune to this strange phenomenon. As he tries to understand her, he grapples with the implications for his own life and the possibility of a genuine connection.

Critical Reception

Love Stoppage Time received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its unique premise and the chemistry between its leads, while some found the execution to be a bit uneven. Audiences generally enjoyed the film's lighthearted yet heartfelt approach to romance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative and whimsical concept of time stopping during love.
  • Noted for the charming performances of its lead actors, Yoon Kyun-sang and Jeon Yeo-been.
  • Some critics felt the narrative pacing could have been tighter, leading to occasional dips in engagement.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciate the film's romantic storyline and the novel concept. Many found it to be a sweet and enjoyable watch, though some wished for a more developed plot.

Fun Fact

The film's unique premise of time stopping for the protagonist whenever he falls in love is a central magical realism element that drives the romantic comedy narrative.

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