Crying 100 Times - Every Raindrop Falls (2013)
A Japanese romance drama about love, memory, and heartbreak, directed by Ryuichi Hiroki and starring Tadayoshi Okura and Mirei Kiritani.
Crying 100 Times - Every Raindrop Falls - Movie Information
- Original Title: 100回泣くこと
- Release Year: 2013
- Directed by: Ryuichi Hiroki
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Runtime: 1h 56m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): July 22, 2013 (Japan)
- Alternative Titles: 100 kai nakukoto (JP)
- Production Companies: Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Shogakukan, Studio Dub, Showgate, J Storm, Geneon Universal Entertainment
- Production Countries: Japan
Crying 100 Times - Every Raindrop Falls - Plot
Shuichi had a motorcycle accident 4 years ago. Because of the accident, he lost the last year of his memory. One day, at a friend's wedding, Shuichi has a fateful meeting with Yoshimi. They enjoy happy times together and Shuichi thinks about marrying Yoshimi. Then Yoshimi becomes sick. A sad truth is hidden in the lost memory of Shuichi.
Crying 100 Times - Every Raindrop Falls - Trailer
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Crying 100 Times - Every Raindrop Falls - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Ryuichi Hiroki
Main Cast
- Tadayoshi Okura
- Mirei Kiritani
- Rie Tomosaka
- Shugo Oshinari
- Jun Murakami
- Yoshiko Miyazaki
- Ren Osugi
- Haru
- Mami Abe
Writers
- Izumi Takahashi
Crying 100 Times - Every Raindrop Falls - FAQs
What is Crying 100 Times - Every Raindrop Falls about?
The film follows Shuichi, a man who lost a year of his memory in a motorcycle accident, as he falls in love with Yoshimi after meeting her at a friend's wedding. Their relationship deepens toward marriage until Yoshimi falls ill, revealing a heartbreaking truth buried in Shuichi's forgotten past.
What sad truth is hidden in Shuichi's lost memory?
The film gradually reveals that Shuichi's missing year holds a profound connection to Yoshimi that he cannot consciously recall. This hidden truth forms the emotional core of the story, reframing their entire relationship and making the film's tearful conclusion all the more devastating and bittersweet.
Who are the main actors in this film?
The film stars Tadayoshi Okura and Mirei Kiritani as the central couple, Shuichi and Yoshimi. The supporting cast includes Rie Tomosaka, Shugo Oshinari, Jun Murakami, Yoshiko Miyazaki, Ren Osugi, Haru, and Mami Abe.
Is Crying 100 Times based on a true story?
No, the film is not based on a true story. It is adapted from a bestselling Japanese novel of the same name. The screenplay was written by Izumi Takahashi, and the story blends themes of pure love, memory, illness, and loss that are hallmarks of the Japanese romantic drama genre.
When was Crying 100 Times released?
Crying 100 Times - Every Raindrop Falls was released in Japan on July 22, 2013. The film was produced by a consortium of Japanese studios and distributors including Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Shogakukan, and J Storm.
Who directed Crying 100 Times - Every Raindrop Falls?
The film was directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, a prolific Japanese filmmaker known for his emotionally nuanced romantic dramas. Hiroki brings a delicate, restrained touch to this tearjerker, allowing the performances and the weight of unspoken memory to carry the story's emotional power.
How long is Crying 100 Times - Every Raindrop Falls?
The film runs for 116 minutes, or just under two hours. That runtime gives the story enough room to breathe, letting the romance between Shuichi and Yoshimi develop naturally before the film's more heartbreaking revelations take hold.
What movies are similar to Crying 100 Times?
If this film moved you, you might also enjoy Love Like the Falling Petals, The Last 10 Years, Hello Goodbye and Everything in Between, We Live in Time, and All My Life. For something tonally similar from Japanese cinema, The Room Next Door and Drawing Closer are also worth exploring.
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