We Don't Know Love Yet

This Japanese romantic drama focuses on the complicated emotional ties between a group of students. In middle school, best friends Eiji Aihara and Naohiko Bessho both liked Izumi Shiosaki, a childhood friend of Eiji. While Eiji kept his feelings secret, Naohiko confessed his love, and the two became a couple. Now in their first year of high school, the three attend the same school together. Their dynamic shifts as they meet new peers, including the musically inclined Taichi Senami, a literary student named Mizuho Ikezawa who develops an interest in Eiji, and Koharu Fujimura, who finds herself attracted to Naohiko.

The film was directed by Mai Sakai, marking her second feature after Opening Night. The screenplay was written by Haruka Okita. The ensemble cast features Ryusei Onishi as Eiji, Airu Kubozuka as Naohiko, and Riko as Izumi, alongside Nagisa Saito, Igari Soya, and Sara Shida. Produced by Shochiku and Shochiku Studio, the movie has a runtime of 111 minutes. It was released on August 23, 2024.