Love and Goodbye and Hawaii

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  • NR
  • 2017
  • 1 hr 33 min
  • 6.9  (176)

Love and Goodbye and Hawaii is a romantic drama movie released in 2017. It was directed by Shingo Matsumura and stars Aya Ayano, Risa Kameda, and Aoi Kato. The movie depicts the struggles of young love and moving on from past relationships. The movie revolves around a young couple, Rinko (Aya Ayano) and Isamu (Kenta Suga), who live together in Tokyo. Rinko works at a convenience store and dreams of opening her own shop, while Isamu works as a freelance photographer. Their relationship appears to be happy at first, but as the movie progresses, it becomes clear that they are not as happy as they once were.

The story takes a turn when Isamu reveals that he will be moving to Hawaii for work, leaving Rinko behind in Tokyo. Rinko is devastated by the news and struggles to come to terms with the fact that her boyfriend is leaving her. She becomes anxious and resentful towards Isamu, making it difficult for them to say goodbye.

As Rinko contemplates her future without Isamu, she meets a young woman named Lea (Risa Kameda) who is also struggling with a long-distance relationship. Lea's boyfriend is a soldier stationed in Hawaii, and she spends most of her days working and waiting for his return. Despite their different backgrounds, Rinko and Lea become close friends and confide in each other about their relationship problems.

The second half of the movie follows Rinko as she decides to visit Isamu in Hawaii with the hopes of reconciling their relationship. She meets a group of young Japanese women who have moved to Hawaii to work as caretakers for elderly Japanese residents. Through them, she experiences a different side of Hawaii, away from the tourist attractions.

As Rinko navigates her way through the unfamiliar surroundings, she begins to realize that she and Isamu may have grown apart. She starts to see a different side of him, and the memories of their past relationship begin to fade. She also learns that love is not always enough to keep a relationship together.

Throughout Love and Goodbye and Hawaii, the movie explores the themes of love, loss, and the difficulties of maintaining a long-distance relationship. The movie also touches on the cultural differences between Japan and Hawaii, and highlights the experiences of young Japanese women who are often forced to leave their homes to find work.

Overall, Love and Goodbye and Hawaii is a poignant movie that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the joys and struggles of young love. With stunning cinematography and excellent performances from the cast, it is a must-watch movie for anyone who enjoys romantic dramas.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2017
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 33 min
  • Language
    Japanese
  • IMDB Rating
    6.9  (176)