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We Couldn't Become Adults

Prodded by a friend request, a feckless forty-something recalls his past relationships from the 90s onward, looking for his vanished hopes and dreams.

Director(s)

Yoshihiro Mori

Hayato Kawai

Where to watch

Netflix

Netflix

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Cast & Crew

Masato Hagiwara

Masato Hagiwara

Hideaki Miyoshi

Moemi Katayama

Moemi Katayama

Ayaka Iwai

Yuko Oshima

Yuko Oshima

Megumi Ishida

Takehiro Hira

Takehiro Hira

Keiichiro Sanai

Amane Okayama

Amane Okayama

Taniguchi

Sairi Ito

Sairi Ito

Kaori Kato

Atsushi Shinohara

Atsushi Shinohara

Toshihiko Nanase

Masanobu Takashima

Masanobu Takashima

Takayuki Onda

Masahiro Higashide

Masahiro Higashide

Kenta Sekiguchi

Eita Okuno

Eita Okuno

Miyajima

Hideko Hara

Hideko Hara

Megumi's Mother

Mirai Moriyama

Mirai Moriyama

Makoto Satō

Hayato Kawai

Hayato Kawai

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Sumire

Sumire

LaSalle Ishii

LaSalle Ishii

Mitsuo Oguro

Yoshihiro Mori

Yoshihiro Mori

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Details

GenresDrama, Romance
Runtime2h 4 mins
Released on05 Nov 2021
Languageja
Produced InJapan

Reviews

Alunauwie

10/10

We Couldn't Become Adults presents a deeply emotional journey through loss and unresolved pasts, told with a compelling reverse narrative that ties beautifully into its ending. Strong performances, especially by Mirai Moriyama, elevate the storytelling, capturing the character’s growth across timelines. With thoughtful cinematography and a resonant soundtrack, the film leaves a lasting impression on drama lovers. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

All Trailers

We Couldn’t Become Adults | Official Trailer | Netflix