Close Range Love
In high school, Sakurai Haruka, Mirei and Kanata are good friends whom everyone envies. The three of them believed their relationship would remain like this forever. Then Haruka’s stepsister Ririko suddenly returns from overseas. After several years away, she has become beautiful to the extent that classmates call her “goddess”. Although Haruka has often built walls around other people, Ririko deliberately gets close to him. One night, she barges in all of a sudden and starts to cry against his chest. “I have no where to go. You’ll let me stay here, right?” Haruka is baffled by his pushy stepsister, Mirei secretly loves Haruka and Kanata has become aware of Mirei. The distance between Haruka, Mirei and Kanata who had taken it for granted that they would always be close, starts to change little by little
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Plot Summary
A young, unconventional English teacher at a boarding school finds himself falling for one of his students. He struggles with his feelings and the ethical implications, while also dealing with the eccentricities of his students and the school's unique environment. The film follows his internal conflict and the humorous situations that arise from his secret admiration.
Critical Reception
Close Range Love was generally well-received by audiences in Japan, appreciated for its lighthearted romantic comedy elements and the performances of its lead actors. Critics noted its charming premise and humorous execution, though some found the plot somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its sweet and often funny portrayal of unrequited love.
- Toma Ikuta's performance as the flustered teacher was a highlight.
- Appealed to fans of romantic comedies with a quirky, school-setting premise.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlighted the film's comedic timing and the chemistry between the lead actors, with many finding it an enjoyable and charming romantic comedy.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the manga series 'Kinkyori Renai' by Rin Yukirin.
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