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18x2 Beyond Youthful Days

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A Taiwanese man comes to Japan to fulfill his promise to his first love, whom he met 18 years ago. He travels towards her hometown, carrying with him the painful memories of his first love and having many once-in-a-lifetime encounters in Japan.
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Pieter-Jan Van Haecke Psychocinematography 18×2 Beyond Youthful Days proves that the tropes of the romance genre can still be exploited in a refreshing and emotionally satisfying manner. Jun 25, 2024 Full Review Mark Schilling Japan Times I found the film’s last act formulaic, right down to the swelling violins. But “18×2 Beyond Youthful Days” also illustrates why its two leads have won acting awards, a slew in the case of Hsu. Rated: 2/5 May 30, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Johnson M We should promote more cultural exchange through art like this movie. I like the ordinary background of the main character. He faces a common struggle to express love that can resonate with a lot of young Asian boys. On the other hand, I like the ambitious character of the Japanese girl who pursues her clear dream of travelling alone. I think this kind of movie is needed in a world where people tend to stay in the own bubbles. So I start to like the character over the movie. Something that is thought-provoking for me personally is the concealment of her illness. In the Western culture, it’s okay to be honest and admit vulnerability to someone you love. It’s part of the romantic journey to overcome challenges together. On the other hand, in the Eastern culture, it’s more common to shy away from the weaknesses that bother someone as if it’s to protect the other people. It’s an untold and yet bittersweet feeling that is unique in the East. I hope to more movies that foster cultural exchanges like this. The movie wouldn’t be the same if the two characters are from the same country. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review ritvik k 18x2 beyond youthful days is a bitter sweet movie. In starting you'll think that yeah it's predictable he lost his company so he may go back home and try to get back together with her past love. But it's more than that, it's not just a movie it's a journey that you don't wanna miss. Give it a try and maybe you end up finding your dream. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/05/24 Full Review LABEL 2 “18×2”既是阅历翻倍后对过往青春的恋恋不舍,又是短暂同行后便不再相交的两种人生。影片长于塑造氛围,从阳光热烈的台南到清冷凛冽的福岛,两段截然不同的旅途相互交织、将观众缓缓引向故事的根本;许光汉和清原果耶配合得极佳,二人将青春暧昧的美好与悲欢离合的残酷演绎得淋漓尽致。虽然本作的主题未能跳出同类型影片的表达区间,但其较高完成度所带来的舒适观影体验无疑是值得称赞的。 Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/22/24 Full Review Mean Lux P What started doesn't matter here I think but the ending and plot twists are joyful. Nothing surprising in terms of directing. Beautiful story bringing audience from three perspectives. He is better with writing than directing in this film. A good romantic movie for young and old movie goers to enjoy. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A Taiwanese man comes to Japan to fulfill his promise to his first love, whom he met 18 years ago. He travels towards her hometown, carrying with him the painful memories of his first love and having many once-in-a-lifetime encounters in Japan.
Director
Michihito Fujii
Producer
Roger Fan
Screenwriter
Michihito Fujii, Hirokawa Hayashida
Production Co
Babel Label, Inc., Jumpboys Films
Genre
Drama, Romance
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
2h 3m
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