# Asako I & II (2018)

> A young woman in Osaka and Tokyo must distinguish genuine love from the uncanny shadow of a vanished lover who has an identical face.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/334941

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Ryusuke Hamaguchi
- Cast: Masahiro Higashide, Erika Karata, Koji Seto, Rio Yamashita, Sairi Ito, Daichi Watanabe, Kōji Nakamoto, Misako Tanaka
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7112154/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: wistful, intimate, unsettled, quiet evening, reflective movie night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss across time and identity.

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