The Last Three Times We'll Meet (2020)
A quiet, emotionally rich Japanese romance about a guarded young woman and the mysterious stranger who changes everything.
The Last Three Times We'll Meet - Movie Information
The Last Three Times We'll Meet - Plot
A love story woven by a loveless mistrust girl, Kaede Tamaki who works for a small video production company, and a mysterious young man Seishiro who is attracted by her. Satomi Oshima and Kentaro Hagiwara, who also teamed up for the currently released movie "30 Minutes to Sayonara", were responsible for the script and directing, respectively.
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The Last Three Times We'll Meet - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Kentaro Hagiwara
Main Cast
- Mizuki Yamamoto
- Gordon Maeda
- Wakana Sakai
- Kazuko Yoshiyuki
- Ken Mitsuishi
- Hidekazu Mashima
- Takashi Tsukamoto
- Kotone Furukawa
- Asuka Kudo
- Ron Mizuma
Writers
- Satomi Oshima
Producers
- Kajiyama Takahiro
- Toyofuku Yoko
The Last Three Times We'll Meet - FAQs
What is The Last Three Times We'll Meet about?
The film follows Kaede Tamaki, a young woman who works at a small video production company and struggles to trust others, as she unexpectedly falls for Seishiro, a mysterious and magnetic young man. Their unlikely connection becomes a tender, bittersweet love story about opening up and letting someone in.
What does the title mean in this film?
The title — originally あと3回、君に会える in Japanese — translates to "I can meet you three more times." It carries a melancholic weight that hints at the story's emotional stakes, suggesting a love defined by limits and the preciousness of time spent together.
Who are the lead actors in this film?
Mizuki Yamamoto leads the film as Kaede Tamaki, the emotionally guarded protagonist, while Gordon Maeda plays the enigmatic Seishiro who draws her in. Both deliver nuanced performances that anchor the film's quiet, intimate emotional core.
Is The Last Three Times We'll Meet a sad film?
The film has a distinctly bittersweet tone. While it celebrates the beauty of connection and love, the title itself hints that their time together is limited. Viewers who enjoy emotionally resonant Japanese romance dramas — think tender rather than melodramatic — will find it deeply moving.
Who directed The Last Three Times We'll Meet?
Kentaro Hagiwara directed the film, working again with screenwriter Satomi Oshima — the same creative duo behind 30 Minutes to Sayonara. Their collaboration brings a consistent sensitivity and emotional restraint to the storytelling.
Is this film connected to 30 Minutes to Sayonara?
They share the same creative team — director Kentaro Hagiwara and writer Satomi Oshima — but The Last Three Times We'll Meet is a standalone story. Fans of 30 Minutes to Sayonara will likely appreciate the same thoughtful, emotionally grounded approach to romance.
What are similar films to this movie?
If you enjoyed this film, you might also like I Give My First Love to You (2009), Closest Love to Heaven (2017), or Radiance (2017) — all emotionally rich stories about love, longing, and the passage of time. Love Everlasting (2016) and Gabriel's Inferno: Part III (2020) are also worth exploring.
How long is The Last Three Times We'll Meet?
The film runs 93 minutes — a compact, well-paced runtime that suits its intimate tone. It never overstays its welcome, letting the emotional moments breathe without dragging the story out.
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