Love is Still Necessary
Love is Still Necessary

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Love is Still Necessary

2002
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Japanese

Rage, a pimp who only loves money and himself, is sent to jail for 6 months. While he is in the jail, Rage’s partner, Reiji, dies in a traffic accident. Released from prison, Rage finds himself having lost everything but a debt of 6 million dollars. One day, Rage is visited by a lawyer that mistakes him for Reiji. According to the lawyer, Reiji’s father died and left him a large inheritance. Reiji’s only other living relative is his blind sister. Rage smells money and hatches a plan to pretend to be Reiji and steal his money.

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Director: Tatsuo KobayashiGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

This film tells the story of a man who, after a long separation, reconnects with his former lover. As they navigate their renewed connection, they confront the complexities of past choices and the enduring power of their feelings. The narrative explores themes of reconciliation, forgiveness, and the persistent hope for love.

Critical Reception

Information on the critical reception of 'Love is Still Necessary' (2002) is scarce in readily available public databases, suggesting it may have had a limited release or was primarily known within specific regions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Limited information makes it difficult to ascertain specific critical points.

  • The film appears to focus on a mature and possibly melancholic exploration of romance.

  • Availability issues suggest a niche appeal or regional focus.

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Fun Fact

The film's casting of 'Kashiwa Reysol' as a lead actor is unusual, as Kashiwa Reysol is primarily known as a professional Japanese football (soccer) club, not an individual actor.

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