Over-the-Shoulder Lover
Over-the-Shoulder Lover

Over-the-Shoulder Lover

2007TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

This is the dramatized version of the Naoki Award-winning novel by author, Kei Yuikawa. Moe Hayasaka is an office worker in an import service company who cannot devote herself in romance. On the other hand, Moe’s close friend, Ruriko Murono, who snatches Moe’s boy friend away to marry him for her third time, is interested in nothing but romantic affairs. Through their love and friendship, this drama portrays women in their 30s being rocked by marriage, divorce, infidelity, and work.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Steve RamirezGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A cynical divorce attorney finds herself falling for her client's charming ex-husband, only to discover he is the subject of a personal investigation she's conducting. As their attraction grows, she must navigate the ethical minefield of her profession and her own conflicted heart. The situation becomes even more complicated when her ex-lover, a successful architect, re-enters her life, forcing her to choose between duty and desire.

Critical Reception

Over-the-Shoulder Lover received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally forced. However, audiences generally responded more favorably, appreciating the chemistry between the leads and the lighthearted romantic escapism. It was considered a somewhat uninspired entry in the romantic comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot that offers few surprises.
  • While the lead actors share undeniable chemistry, their performances can't entirely salvage the uneven script.
  • Offers moments of charm and wit, but ultimately falls short of being a truly memorable romantic comedy.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the lighthearted nature of the film and the on-screen chemistry of the main cast. Some viewers found the story to be predictable, but many appreciated the escapist entertainment and the satisfying romantic resolution.

Fun Fact

The film's working title was 'The Alibi Affair' before being changed to 'Over-the-Shoulder Lover' during post-production.

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