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Given movie

🎬 Title: Given / 映画ギヴン

A tale of a memorable summer.

Story: For years, Haruki harbored unspoken feelings for Akihiko, who was entangled in a relationship with his roommate, the talented violinist Ugetsu Murata. As the dynamics of love evolve among Haruki, Akihiko, and Ugetsu, emotional tensions rise and relationships begin to shift.

⭐ Rating: 8.3 (413 votes)

📅 Release date: August 22, 2020

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour

🎭 Genres: Animation, Drama, Music, Romance

🎬 Director: Hikaru Yamaguchi

✍️ Writer: Yuniko Ayana

🌍 Countries: Japan

🏢 Production companies: Lerche, Aniplex, Dentsu, Fuji Television Network, Movic, Shinshokan

💼 Production: | 📈 Revenue: $930,363

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👥 Cast: Takuya Eguchi as Akihiko Kaji (voice), Masatomo Nakazawa as Haruki Nakayama (voice), Shogo Yano as Mafuyu Satou (voice), Yuma Uchida as Ritsuka Uenoyama (voice), Shintaro Asanuma as Ugetsu Murata (voice)

Editor’s note: Reflecting on Given (2020): This film offers a harmonious mix of Animation, Drama, Music, and Romance, emphasizing emotional depth over mere visual spectacle. Director Hikaru Yamaguchi maintains a concise narrative that prioritizes character development over flashy moments. The performances by Takuya Eguchi, Masatomo Nakazawa, and Shogo Yano deliver a grounded and authentic experience. Its runtime of 1 hour is well-suited for the story it’s telling. Though it has its imperfections, the positives outweigh any flaws. The tagline, “A tale of a memorable summer,” effectively encapsulates the film’s essence. If this premise resonates with you, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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