First Love poster

First Love

6.9(5)20001h 53m1

This coming-of-age story from Japan opens just after 17-year-old Sataka has gotten dumped by her boyfriend. When her mother is hospitalized with a malignant stomach ulcer, Sataka is left alone with her emotionally repressed father; whiling away the hours one day, she comes across a love letter written to her mother 24 years earlier. Deciding to track down the letter's author, Sataka eventually finds Shinichiro (Hiroyuki Sanada), an overweight slob who was abandoned by his wife years earlier and now spends his time hanging around pachinko parlors. Determined to clean him up and reintroduce him to her mother, Sataka nags Shinchiro until he finally agrees to her demands, and a gradual friendship develops between the two as Sataka drags him to the gym and a clothing store. But once Shinchiro's makeover is complete, he turns the tables on his young friend, and when the time comes for him to meet Sataka's mother, all concerned parties find themselves embarking on a new phase in their lives.

  • TMDB

    6.9/10

    5 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Japanese

Top billed cast

Gallery

Still from First Love

Release dates

  • CzechiaCZ

    • PremiereKarlovy Vary International Film Festival10 Jul 2000
  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical1 Apr 2000
  • North KoreaKP

    • Theatrical1519 May 2001
  • NorwayNO

    • Theatrical23 Oct 2000
  • RussiaRU

    • Theatrical (limited)Screening of Japanese films in State Museum of the East (Moscow)14 May 2013

Frequently asked questions

When was First Love released?
First Love was released on 1 April 2000.
Where can I watch First Love online?
No verified streaming availability is listed for First Love right now. Check back soon.
Is there a Hindi trailer for First Love?
No verified Hindi trailer for First Love is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of First Love?
First Love holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 5 votes.
Who directed First Love?
First Love (2000) was directed by Tetsuo Shinohara.
How long is First Love?
First Love runs for 1h 53m.

Member reviews

More like this