
🎬 Title: Young & Fine / YOUNG&FINE
Story: Set in a serene coastal town, “Young & Fine” follows high school sweethearts Haino and Reiko as they navigate the complexities of their relationship. Eager to deepen their bond beyond kissing, they hit a roadblock when Reiko insists that Haino must first secure a win in his upcoming rugby match. With this challenge in mind, Haino pours all his energy into the sport—until he finds himself intrigued by Izawa, a new substitute teacher. When Reiko notices the connection between them, jealousy begins to take hold.
⭐ Rating: 6.5 (2 votes)
📅 Release date: 2025-06-27
⏱️ Runtime: 1h 38m
🎭 Genres: Drama, Romance
🎬 Director: Toshiya Kominami
✍️ Writer: Hideo Jojo
🌍 Countries: Japan
🏢 Production companies: LEONE, THE KLOCKWORX, Spotted Productions

👥 Cast: Taisuke Niihara (Katsuhiko Haino), Yuka Kouri (Manabu Izawa), Araho Yuki (Reiko Arai), Yui Kitamura, Kensuke Takahashi, Ryutaro Yamasaki, Shohei Uno, On Nakano, Moe Sakura
Editor’s note: “Young & Fine” (2025) successfully embraces its Drama and Romance elements without feeling clichéd. Under Toshiya Kominami’s skilled direction, the film maintains a consistent pace and a vivid sense of its setting. The performances by Taisuke Niihara, Yuka Kouri, and Araho Yuki are commendably grounded and authentic. With a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes, the film effectively explores its themes, providing a solid yet imperfect experience where its merits overshadow minor flaws. If the story resonates with you, it’s worth adding to your watchlist.
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