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Hold Me Back

2020 · Movie · 133 min

6.4(48)unSUB Rating

ComedyRomanceDrama

A 31-year-old woman enjoys her independent single life, guided by an inner voice that acts like a personal counselor when she’s unsure what to do. Her routine is shaken when she develops feelings for a younger salesperson, forcing her to rethink what she wants and how she makes choices.

Based on Watashi o Kuitomete

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Details
Original title
私をくいとめて
Years
2020
Release date
2020-12-18
Language
Japanese
Runtime
133 min
TMDB rating (input)
6.3/10 (48 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a gentle, funny romance about self-talk and modern dating, with a relatable lead and small everyday stakes; Not for you if you need high drama or fast pacing like Wedding High.

Pros: witty inner dialogue; relatable dating jitters; light, warm tone | Cons: talky at times; low-stakes conflict; romance feels slow

Themes

  • based on novel or book

Cast & crew

Directed by Akiko Ohku