Feature2017·119m·7.3

The 8-Year Engagement

DramaRomance

Hisashi and Mai are a happy couple in their 20s who are engaged to be married. But three months before their wedding, Mai becomes seriously ill. Her heart stops momentarily, and she falls into a deep coma. Hisashi visits Mai at the hospital every day before work. With no idea if or when she will ever awake, Mai’s parents encourage Hisashi to find someone else, but he refuses to give up and continues to pray for her recovery. As if his prayers are answered, Mai begins to regain consciousness several years later, and even utters a few words. But tragically, she has suffered brain damage and has no memory of Hisashi.

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Cast

Takeru Satoh

Hisashi

Tao Tsuchiya

Mai Nakahara

Hiroko Yakushimaru

Hatsumi Nakahara

Tetta Sugimoto

Koji Nakahara

Kazuki Kitamura

Shibata

Kenta Hamano

Kosuke Murota

Yuri Nakamura

岛尾真美子 Mamiko Shimao

Keisuke Horibe

Doctor Wada

Kanji Furutachi

CEO of Somen Factory

Maho Yamada

Natsumi Ishibashi

Chiharu Ogoshi

Risako Ito

Ramu Matsumoto

Details

Status: Released
Original language: Japanese
Languages: Japanese
Budget: —
Revenue: —
Age rating: —
Quality: 4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production: ShochikuTBSKinoshita GroupAMUSECBCMBS

Crew

Director

Takahisa Zeze

Writers

Yoshikazu Okada

Kōichi Saitō

Director of Photography

Keiko Mitsumatsu

Production Design

Ryo Hayano

Editor

Takatsugu Muramatsu

Original Music Composer

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Reviews

Alunauwie

7/17/2026

8.0

8 Years of Engagement is a touching romantic drama based on a true story that explores unwavering love, commitment, and hope in the face of uncertainty. Anchored by heartfelt performances from Takeru Satoh and Tao Tsuchiya, the film delivers an emotional journey that highlights the meaning of staying true to a promise despite overwhelming challenges. Although its pacing is gentle, it is a rewarding watch for anyone who appreciates sincere, character-driven romance. > BY ALUNAUWIE