Close Range Love

2014 1h 58m JA

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 117

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Synopsis

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A smart high school student falls in love with her English teacher after she receives one-on-one tutoring from him.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tomohisa Yamashita
Haruka Sakurai
Nana Komatsu
Yuni Kururugi
Asami Mizukawa
Mirei Takizawa
Nozomu Kotaki
Ryu Matoba
Mizuki Yamamoto
Kikuko Nanami
Hirofumi Arai
Kazuma Akechi
Kazuma Sano
Saki Sato
Seika Furuhata
Mei Yoshida

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Naoto Kumazawa
Writers: Yukiko Manabe
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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Released 12 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Naoto Kumazawa, shot by Hiro'o Yanagida. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Goro Yasukawa. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Naoto Kumazawa shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tomohisa Yamashita and Nana Komatsu and Asami Mizukawa carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3688018 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Naoto Kumazawa directs. Hiro'o Yanagida behind the camera. Goro Yasukawa scores. Naoto Kumazawa cuts. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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1Released 12 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Naoto Kumazawa, shot by Hiro'o Yanagida. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Goro Yasukawa. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Naoto Kumazawa shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Tomohisa Yamashita and Nana Komatsu and Asami Mizukawa carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt3688018 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Hiro'o Yanagida
Original score: Goro Yasukawa
Editing: Naoto Kumazawa
Production design: Chie Matsumoto
Makeup / hair: Akane Mochimaru
Runtime: 118 min · 1h 58m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Close Range Love (2014)

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Alunauwie2026-07-17
★ 8/10
Close Range Love is a gentle Japanese romance that explores emotional growth through the story of a brilliant but emotionally reserved student who gradually learns to understand and express her feelings. While its teacher–student romance may be controversial and some character motivations feel underdeveloped, the film stands out for Nana Komatsu's subtle performance and its heartfelt portrayal of friendship and self-discovery. It is an enjoyable watch for viewers who appreciate slow-paced romance with emotional character development. By alunauwie

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