Love Like the Falling Petals unfolds a gentle yet heartbreaking romance between two dream-chasers whose blossoming love is shaken by Misaki’s rare illness that rapidly ages her, forcing them to confront time slipping away. Despite its medically unrealistic premise, the film delivers moving moments through strong performances, tender direction, and vivid spring-like visuals that amplify both hope and grief. It ultimately becomes a poignant story about sincerity, acceptance, and loving beyond physical changes or the limits of time. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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Love Like the Falling Petals
2022 • 2h 8m • ★ 8.0 (99 votes) Released
Haruto Asakura falls in love with hairdresser Misaki Ariake and asks her out. Watching Misaki Ariake work hard to achieve what she wants, Haruto Asakura, who almost gave up his dream to become a photographer, begins to pursue his dream again, but Misaki Ariake is diagnosed with a disease that ages her 10x faster than normal.
Director
Yoshihiro Fukagawa
Screenplay
Tomoko Yoshida
Rating
8.0
Runtime
128 min
Production
TOHO Studios
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Alunauwie
★ 8/10 • Dec 1, 2025
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