

The 8-Year Engagement
Hisashi and Mai are a happy couple in their 20s who are engaged to be married. But three months before their wedding, Mai becomes seriously ill. Her heart stops momentarily, and she falls into a deep coma. Hisashi visits Mai at the hospital every day before work. With no idea if or when she will ever awake, Mai’s parents encourage Hisashi to find someone else, but he refuses to give up and continues to pray for her recovery. As if his prayers are answered, Mai begins to regain consciousness several years later, and even utters a few words. But tragically, she has suffered brain damage and has no memory of Hisashi.
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- Language
- Japanese
- amnesia
- based on novel or book
- based on true story
- memory loss
- autobiographical
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JapanJP
- TheatricalG16 Dec 2017
South KoreaKR
- TheatricalALL7 May 2021
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The 8-Year Engagement was released on 16 December 2017.
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1- A8/10
Alunauwie
7/17/2026
8 Years of Engagement is a touching romantic drama based on a true story that explores unwavering love, commitment, and hope in the face of uncertainty. Anchored by heartfelt performances from Takeru Satoh and Tao Tsuchiya, the film delivers an emotional journey that highlights the meaning of staying true to a promise despite overwhelming challenges. Although its pacing is gentle, it is a rewarding watch for anyone w…
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