Drowning Love (2016)

Other name: 溺れるナイフ, Oboreru Knife, Drowning Knife, The Knife That Dropped in Water, Knife That Sinks

Description:

Drowning Love is a gripping teen romance drama that explores the highs and lows of youth. Natsume Mochizuki, a popular magazine model in Tokyo, finds her life completely upended when she moves to the quiet rural town of Ukigumocho. Struggling with depression in the boring countryside, Natsume feels lost until she meets Koichiro Hasegawa. As a member of a locally prominent family of Shinto priests, Koichiro exerts a powerful pull on her, sparking an intense and overwhelming attraction. This epic love story beautifully depicts the complex emotions of adolescence, capturing the feelings of omnipotence and deep frustration that define the teenage years. As Natsume and Koichiro get swept up in their passionate connection, they must navigate the turbulent waters of growing up, identity, and desire. Drowning Love is a visually stunning and emotional journey that perfectly captures the intense fire of first love and the painful realities of youth.

Director: Yamato Yuki [山戸結希]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2016

Genre:Drama; life; Romance; School; Youth