Love Story (2012)
A tender Japanese anthology film weaving two heartfelt tales of unrequited love, complicated triangles, and the quiet persistence of the heart.
Love Story - Movie Information
Love Story - Plot
Yuki chooses to go out with Kazuya after being confessed to by both her middle school classmate Jun and her college senior Kazuya. Soon after, Kazuya rekindles his old flame with his ex-girlfriend, and Jun is always there to comfort the sad Yuki, but Yuki can't get over the senpai she has always been in love with, and maintains a complicated triangular relationship. In the first grade of elementary school, Kaori began to like her classmate Horiuchi, who lent her a pencil eraser, but her unrequited love never progressed because she wanted to get close to him too much, but Kaori never gave up, and followed Horiuchi's footsteps through high school and college, continuing a 13-year long unrequited love.
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Love Story - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Hiroki Shibazaki
Main Cast
- Anna Ishibashi
- Shunya Shiraishi
- Shō Jinnai
- Rin Asuka
- Rino Sashihara
- Riku Ozeki
- Kyoko Hinami
- Haruka Kodama
- Natsumi Matsuoka
- Kokoro Kuge
Love Story - FAQs
What is Love Story (2012) about?
Love Story follows two parallel tales of young romance in Japan. The first tracks Yuki caught in a complicated triangle between two admirers. The second traces Kaori's extraordinary 13-year unrequited love for a classmate she has quietly followed from elementary school all the way through college.
Does Yuki end up with Jun or Kazuya?
Yuki chooses Kazuya initially, but things get messy when he reconnects with his ex. Jun steps in as a steady, caring presence, yet Yuki's deep feelings for her senpai Kazuya keep pulling her back, leaving the three in a genuinely complicated emotional tangle throughout the film.
How long does Kaori's unrequited love last?
Kaori's crush on Horiuchi begins in first grade when he lends her an eraser — and it never fades. She quietly follows his path through high school and college, making it a 13-year unrequited love story that forms the warm, bittersweet heart of the film's second storyline.
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Who are the main actors in Love Story?
The cast features Anna Ishibashi, Shunya Shiraishi, and Shō Jinnai alongside Rin Asuka and popular idol Rino Sashihara. Riku Ozeki, Kyoko Hinami, Haruka Kodama, Natsumi Matsuoka, and Kokoro Kuge round out the ensemble, bringing both of the film's romantic storylines to life.
Is Love Story part of a larger series?
Yes — Love Story is the seventh entry in the Fukuoka Renai Hakusho (Fukuoka Love Story) anthology series, a collection of Japanese romantic films set in Fukuoka. Each installment tells fresh, self-contained love stories, so you can enjoy this one without having seen the earlier entries.
Who directed Love Story (2012)?
Love Story was directed by Hiroki Shibazaki. The film was produced by Odessa Entertainment and released in Japan on March 24, 2012, running at a compact 75 minutes — a brisk, focused runtime that suits its dual anthology-style romantic narratives.
What are some movies similar to Love Story?
If you enjoyed Love Story, you might also like ReLIFE (2017), Love Strikes! (2011), or Landline (2017) — all of which explore romantic entanglements and personal growth with a similar mix of warmth and emotional honesty. Sidewalks of New York (2001) and About Alex (2014) are also worth a look.
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