Movie

For Love's Sake

2012 · 133 min

A stylized, song-and-dance take on star-crossed teen romance, bursting with earnest energy and theatrical set pieces.

Overview: Troubled high school student Makoto arrives in Tokyo to exact revenge from a past incident. He then falls in love at first sight with Ai, a daughter raised in a wholesome family. Around Makoto and Ai are Iwashimizu, who has feelings for Ai and Gamuko, a gang member who eyes Makoto.
How it feels: Romantic, whimsical, campy and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Love, class, identity, coming-of-age
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: romanticstrength 3 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
class
identity
coming-of-age
rebellion
Places: big city
school
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: musical
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild