Hold Me Back (2020)

Other name: 私をくいとめて, Watashi o kuitomete, Watashi wo kuitomete, Stop Me

Description:

Mitsuko Kuroda, a contented 31-year-old single woman, relishes her independent life. Her secret weapon for navigating decisions and maintaining peace is an inner voice she calls "A," her other self, which provides perfect counsel for every situation. Mitsuko firmly believes her happy, tranquil single existence, guided by A, will continue indefinitely. However, her perfectly curated world faces an unexpected disruption. She finds herself falling deeply in love with Tadakun Kento Hayashi, a charming younger salesperson. This sudden romance forces Mitsuko into an internal conflict. As her feelings for Tadakun intensify, she must confront the tension between her cherished self-sufficiency, advised by A, and the alluring complexities of a relationship. The film explores Mitsuko's profound struggle as she decides whether to let A hold her back from love or to embrace a new, unpredictable chapter.

Director: Akiko Ohku [大九明子]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Comedy; Drama; Novel; Romance