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Crying Out Love in the Center of the World

User Score54 votes
73%7.3/10
Release2004
Runtime2H 18M
LanguageJapanese
StatusReleased

Synopsis

While searching for his fiancee Ritsuko, Sakutarou rediscovers through flashbacks the void deep within him caused by the events from his high school days.

Principal Cast8

Full Cast & Crew (59)

Media6

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Director

Isao Yukisada

Isao Yukisada

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Trailer

Keywords

regretbased on novel or bookloss of loved oneterminal illnessflashbacklovefirst lovelong distance relationshipfiancéeflirtatious womanathletic girlemotional healing

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Reviews1

Alunauwie9/10

Crying Out Love in the Center of the World follows Saku as long-buried memories of his first love resurface, revealing a tender yet painful journey through grief and unfinished emotions. Through melancholic visuals, honest dialogue, and the symbolic use of a voice cassette, the film bridges past and present to show how love can linger even after loss. Ultimately, it portrays acceptance not as forgetting, but as releasing with grace so life can move forward. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

Dec 1, 2025

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Production:Toho PicturesTOHOTBSHakuhodo DY Media PartnersShogakukanStardust PicturesMBSTOHO StudiosToho Eizo Bijutsu