
We Were There: First Love
Directed by Takahiro Miki
A tender yet melancholic high school romance shadowed by unresolved grief, exploring how love must contend with the past.
We Were There follows the 10 year romance between Motoharu Yano & Nanami Takahashi. During their high school days, Motoharu Yano was the most popular boy in school, but can't get over the death of his girlfriend from a car crash. Nanami Takahashi falls in love with Motoharu Yano and must deal with his inability to let go of the past.
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Questions people ask
Is We Were There: First Love sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is We Were There: First Love scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is We Were There: First Love violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is We Were There: First Love easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Does We Were There: First Love end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like We Were There: First Love
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as We Were There: First Love
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like We Were There: First Love, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like We Were There: First Love, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like We Were There: First Love, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































