Cast
View AllShunsuke Michieda
as Toru Kamiya
Riko Fukumoto
as Maori Hino
Kotone Furukawa
as Izumi Wataya
Honoka Matsumoto
as Sanae Kamiya
Toru Nomaguchi
as Koji Hino
Maki Mizuno
as Maki Mizuno
Masato Hagiwara
as Yukihiko Kamiya
Maho Nonami
as Toru Kamiya's Mother
Koki Maeda
as Toru Kamiya's Friend
Sho Nishigaki
as Toru Kamiya's Classmate
Crew
Director
- Takahiro Miki
Producer
- Kazuaki Kishida
- Kei Haruna
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Even if This Love Disappears from the World Tonight examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Takahiro Miki brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2022, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Even if This Love Disappears from the World Tonight took approximately 13 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 121 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 163 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 8 months to complete.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 5 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2022, when this film is released:
- Streaming platforms had largely replaced traditional cinema and television models.
- Artificial intelligence was becoming increasingly integrated into daily life and creative industries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: July 29, 2022
- Runtime: 2h 1m