Plot — What is The 8-Year Engagement about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2017 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 119 min |
| Audience Score | 73% (7.3/10, 60 votes) |
The 8-Year Engagement — FAQ
Is The 8-Year Engagement worth watching? The 8-Year Engagement holds a 7.3/10 rating from 60 viewers. 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
Who directed The 8-Year Engagement? Directed by Takahisa Zeze.
Who is in the cast of The 8-Year Engagement? It stars Takeru Satoh, Tao Tsuchiya, Hiroko Yakushimaru, Tetta Sugimoto, Kazuki Kitamura, Kenta Hamano and more.
Where can I stream The 8-Year Engagement? Streaming availability for The 8-Year Engagement is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The 8-Year Engagement release? It released in 2017.
