The 8-Year Engagement

8年越しの花嫁 ‧ Movie ‧ 2017
Hisashi and Mai are set to have their wedding ceremony in 3 months, but Mai falls ill and lapses into a coma. Hisashi does not give up on his fiance and prays for her recovery. Finally, Mai wakes up, but she doesn't have any memory of Hisashi. ~~ Based on the true story of Hisashi and Mai Nakahara ~~
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Min Su, a playboy who believes there's no true love, can't stand long-term relationships. However, the fate takes him to a dazzling beauty, Hye Won, who just escaped from the boring hospital. She leaves a strong impression on Min Su. Again, chased by a nurse, as Hye Won sneaks into the men's room at the hospital, their 2nd encounter is made. And Min Su gets totally captivated by this bold lady, although Hye Won tries to resist him worrying that their love might expire soon due to her terminal disease.
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This movie Have similar approach as Angels Fall Sometimes if you like this drama then you definitionally like this movie, moreover this movies is based on the true story of Hisashi and Mai Nakahara.
Living in Okayama, Hisashi meets Mai for the first time at a restaurant party, but she lets him know she doesn't like his sullen attitude. He apologizes, saying he had been nauseous all day, and Mai, feeling guilty, cheerfully sees him off. The two begin dating and after a few months, the shy Hisashi finally asks for her hand in marriage. She says yes and they go so far as to reserve a place for the ceremony when Mai starts suffering lapses of memory. One day she suddenly experiences an extreme seizure accompanied by hysteria.
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An elementary school teacher named Takano Takayuki who is gradually losing his ability to see tries to hide this fact from his girlfriend Yoko. She eventually discovers the truth and immediately flies home from Mongolia to to comfort him.
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Beautiful couple. Female lead unfortunately has illness. Strong bond. Very romantic. Life struggle. Fate, memory and trust
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Love story about ML who is blind & FL who is deaf but they found love in each other. I really enjoy melodrama romance movie or dramas.
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Very romantic movie. Sweet loving couple has to be separated due to circumstances. Their love remain. Years of separation, were finally reunited
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University student Sorano Kakeru, who carries emotional trauma related to human relationships, notices a woman quietly reading a book alone during one of his classes. One day, Kakeru is forced to attend a class gathering with his dorm roommate, where he meets Fuyutsuki Koharu, a visually impaired woman. She turns out to be the same woman he had seen reading in the classroom.

There, Kakeru learns that Koharu cannot see, and through a series of circumstances, he begins supporting her with her coursework. As Kakeru is exposed to Koharu’s brightness and positive outlook on life, he gradually finds himself drawn to her. Koharu, in turn, becomes attracted to Kakeru for treating her naturally and without special consideration despite her blindness.

Having avoided deep relationships due to a past incident, Kakeru nevertheless decides to help fulfill one item on Koharu’s “things I want to do in life” list, launching fireworks. As he sets out to make her dream come true, Kakeru begins to confront his own fears.
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Same premise. Just when they're about to get married, the girl had a condition that made her lose her memories. The guy took care of her despite her not being able to remember him.
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The story centers on a girl who is told she only has six months to live. In the spring of her first year of high school, she confessed to a boy who is in the same class, even though it's their first time meeting. The two gradually grow closer as lovers, and on her birthday, they go to see the 'Strawberry Moon', which is said to be a time when you will be forever bound to the person you love if you watch it together.
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Hisashi and Mai are set to have their wedding ceremony in 3 months, but Mai falls ill and lapses into a coma. Hisashi does not give up on his fiance and prays for her recovery. Finally, Mai wakes up, but she doesn't have any memory of Hisashi.
~~ Based on the true story of Hisashi and Mai Nakahara ~~
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Both female lead end with terrible physical illness. The dedication of family caring for her were amazing. The royal friend and love from many was hesrtwarming.
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Same actress on both movies. Very beautiful couple. Strong male lead. The stubborn love. Beautiful romantic love story
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Both FL in movies knew they only have short time to life. They life until the fullest of their life. Both ML supported them until both FL last breath. A sad touching love story based on true story.
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Love story about ML who is blind & FL who is deaf but they found love in each other. They support & understanding each other I really enjoy melodrama romance movie or dramas.
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