Koi
恋
Synopsis
The story is set in the 70s where Ishihara plays Fumiko, an university student, who gets involved romantically with her assistant professor Katase Shintaro (Iura Arata) and his wife Hinako (Tanaka Rena). However, on 28 February 1972, the police finds Shintaro seriously injured and a young man working in a electronics store (Saito Takumi) dead in a bungalow at Karuizawawhile Fumiko and Hinako are also present at the scene. The truth behind the case is not known and the case is quickly classified as a crime of passion which leads to Fumiko being sent to prison. 40 years later, a report writer Torigai Mitsuhiko (Watabe Atsuro) comes to know about this case and goes to interview the elderly Fumiko (Harada Mieko) in prison which leads him to find out what really happened at the bungalow.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Minamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Takashi Minamoto
- Original Title
- 恋
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- TBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Minamoto
Takashi Minamoto
Shuichi Kakesu
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Takashi Minamoto
Director
Takashi Minamoto
Writer
Shuichi Kakesu
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What is Koi about?
The story is set in the 70s where Ishihara plays Fumiko, an university student, who gets involved romantically with her assistant professor Katase Shintaro (Iura Arata) and his wife Hinako (Tanaka Rena). However, on 28 February 1972, the police finds Shintaro seriously injured and a young man working in a electronics store (Saito Takumi) dead in a bungalow at Karuizawawhile Fumiko and Hinako are also present at the scene. The truth behind the case is not known and the case is quickly classified as a crime of passion which leads to Fumiko being sent to prison. 40 years later, a report writer Torigai Mitsuhiko (Watabe Atsuro) comes to know about this case and goes to interview the elderly Fumiko (Harada Mieko) in prison which leads him to find out what really happened at the bungalow.
Who directed Koi?
Koi was directed by Takashi Minamoto.
Who stars in Koi?
The principal cast of Koi includes Satomi Ishihara, Mieko Harada, Arata Iura, Rena Tanaka, Takumi Saitoh.
When was Koi released and how long is it?
Koi was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.