We Couldn't Become Adults

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6.4

NR

Genre: Drama Romance
Release year: 2021
Running time: 124 min
Country: Japan

Prodded by a friend request, a feckless forty-something recalls his past relationships from the 90s onward, looking for his vanished hopes and dreams.

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Moemi Katayama
Ayaka Iwai
Yuko Oshima
Megumi Ishida
Sairi Ito
Kaori Kato
Takehiro Hira
Keiichiro Sanai
Mirai Moriyama
Makoto Satō
Masanobu Takashima
Takayuki Onda
Hideko Hara
Megumi's Mother
Masahiro Higashide
Kenta Sekiguchi

Naoyuki Honzawa
Original Music Composer
Teruhisa Yamamoto
Producer
Tamon Kondo
Associate Producer
Yosuke Kakegawa
Original Music Composer
Ryo Takada
Screenplay
Masayoshi Nishi
Sound Recordist
Hayato Kawai
Assistant Director
Yuji Hayashida
Art Direction

Alunauwie 9/30/2025 3:06:00AM 8.4

We Couldn't Become Adults presents a deeply emotional journey through loss and unresolved pasts, told with a compelling reverse narrative that ties beautifully into its ending. Strong performances, especially by Mirai Moriyama, elevate the storytelling, capturing the character’s growth across timelines. With thoughtful cinematography and a resonant soundtrack, the film leaves a lasting impression on drama lovers. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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