Review : Why I Love The Movie, Tomorrow I Will Date Yesterday’s You
This movie introduces us to a guy named Takatoshi Minamiyama (Sota Fukushi) who was majoring in art at a university in Kyoto. One morning, while he was on the train to school, he was captivated
by a girl who was standing not so far away from him. He then realized, in the first time in all of his 20 years old of life, he was in love.
Takatoshi was flustered, unsure whether to try and talk to her or let this opportunity go. He then made a gamble with himself, saying that if she were to get down on the same station as he would, then he would talk to her. When it turned out that the girl got down in the same station as Takatoshi, he gathered all his courage and decided to approach her. He learn that she was called Emi Fukuju (Nana Komatsu) and she was attending a vocational school for hairdressing. From there on, they grew closer and closer, until one day Emi told him the truth about everything.
Review :
This is going to be a short review because I do not want to spoil too much of the movie and basically the whole movie is the spoiler, so I would like to apologize beforehand for that.
I have been waiting for almost a year to be able to watch this movie and I have finally gotten my hands on it. I should say that this movie was way different from what I expected it to be. I knew before watching this movie that the girl was keeping something from the guy, and I have thought that she would reveal to him that she was into same sex partner (yes, I have a wild imagination), but boy oh boy was I wrong. I would have never been able to expect such a twist, even now my head is still reeling from this movie.
First of all, I love the cinematography and how the director presented this movie. It was very simplistic yet it showed the beauty of not only the place but also the relationship between two people who’s in love. Despite the concept of this movie, I think it was very well balanced by the relatable everyday scenes.
Going into this movie, I already knew it was going to be a romance movie, which I do not mind at all. At first it looks just like any other romance movies out there, they would talk and date and build their relationship. However, every now and then Takatoshi would catch her crying at random moments, and whenever he points that out, she would always reason that she is a sentimental person. And Takatosh did not really question that until eventually, Emi decided to tell Takatoshi the reason why.
Midway through the movie, as I try to wrap my head around it, I find myself having questions that the movie weren’t able to provide. Maybe because this is the movie version of the book, so some parts were cut short, making the director having to cut out some parts.
However I feel like this movie focused a lot on developing the relationship between the two main characters and how they would cope and handle the truth, that they neglected all the other aspects of the movie. With that, it also left so many questions unanswered and so many things unexplained.
When you really analyzes this movie and you dig deeper, I believe that there are loopholes with the concept of the story. But emotively, if you just roll with it, it is a lovely story telling device.
The Verdict :
In summary, this was a great and beautifully made movie. “Tomorrow I Will Date With Yesterday’s You” makes you think more about the situation in which the two main characters were and what the consequences of the actions mean to them. The story is well written, albeit it seemingly to be hard to understand at first, but they are a transition of interest that makes you understand it perfectly.
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Such a sweet story… i really need to check this out too… Thanks for the heads up
Will check this out given the time.
I think I know this movie even I haven't watch it myself yet. Gonna watch it soon.
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I'm obsessed with K-dramas and films! I recently finished Oh My Ghostess and can't get over how hilarious and awesome it was. This movie sounds so interesting! I'm definitely going to try and watch it soon.
lovey dovey movie… hmm….
Uhm maybe she's dying? OMG! I so curious right now. Where can I watch this movie?
Thanks for this really great and spoiler-free review! It's made me really curious now, so I might actually have to watch it. I'm glad it isn't just a regular, mainstream romance movie:) Great post, keep up the good work!
I'm a fan of action genre but i like to watch romantic movies with my girlfriend, my fav romantic movie is "A Walk To Remeber". The movie you mentioned such a sweet story, ill definitely watch this movie once i get some free time, thanks for sharing it with us. 🙂
You can watch it on KissAsian for free. Just look up "Tomorrow I Will Date Yesterday's You KissAsian"
It really isn't! I thought the same as well, like how much more can you twist a romance movie but I was proven wrong haha
Of course! Thank you for stopping by!
Let me know how it goes after! xx
No worries! Thank you for stopping by! x
Will ask my sister to watch it. She loves korean drama/movie so much.
I am a sucker for romantic movies and this looks like worth a watch
this is intriguing is this on Netflix at all? i would love to see it
never herd about that movie!!! But your summary is so exciting that i really want to see this movie!!
I often enjoy when a movie doesn't explain everything and leaves you with a few "huh" moments, especially when it's not integral to the main plot but only in the side plots.
sounds really interesting. I wonder where I can find it to watch myself.
You can watch it online on KissAsian! xx
No, I don't think it is on Netflix yet. But you can watch online on KissAsian.com
You should! Let me know how it is after you watched it!
haha this is actually a Japanese Movie. Let me know how it is if she decided to watch it!
My brother is fond of Asian movies…i'm sure he'll be happy watching this…and since story is so sweet,i would prefer watching too..
Sounds interesting. The title alone tells me that there's gonna be a good plot. Will give it a watch sometime next week.
I've never heard of this movie before, but now I HAVE to see it. Your review is captivating but so nice to not spoil the movie!
You should! Let me know how it is after you watch it! xx
Let me know how it goes! xx
Didn't know the exist of this movie!
SOunds like a great and very interesting movie to watch. Think i'll hunt for this.
Loved the movie title! Your review compels me to watch the movie. I'll take out time to watch this!
Thank you! You can actually watch it online on Kissasian.com
The title is so interesting, and also your review. I want to watch it!
This sounds like a wonderful film. I must check it out!
I am curious about what the girl was keeping from him, I guess I have to see the movie to find out,
Sounds wonderful. I like your taste and will definitely try to read the book if possible.
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It looks like an interesting movie. Looks like an Asian movie but I will watch it as it romantic movie. The title of the movie is also very appealing.
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When I was young, all about Japanese Drama and now.. is Korea Drama…but I still prefer Japanese drama/movie – Racheal
This is actually a Japanese movie and not Korean 🙂
I love the movie title! I will have to check this movie out! Thanks for the post!
Been a long time didnt watch JPn movie .. sounds that this is good
This looks like an intriguing romantic movie that I would love to watch. I would just want to know if there are English subtitles? I don't understand Japanese, but I would really like to watch this film.
Yes there is English subtitles. You can find them on Kissasian.com
This sounds so sweet! I like to watch foreign films as by doing that I feel I can get closer to their culture and see how their everyday life is carrying on – of course, it's still a film and fiction but it certainly gives a sneak peek to their life.
Sweet story again!how can i manage my time to watch it! 😆
Oh! cutsie stuff! I used to be into romantic movies, but lately that hasn't been my cup of tea! Great post and great use of gifs, though!
Oh this looks to such a great movie. Thanks a lot for not spilling all the beans 😀 Going to find it out and watch it! <3 Love your blog, and thank you for always giving so many good options to see/read.
I realize that it's hard to do a review without revealing the spoilers. And sometimes it makes it more difficult when the movie is all about the big reveal. This review definitely intrigued me though.
This review sounds really interesting – I'm not sure whether it's really my type of movie, but I'm definitely intrigued x
Haha it was really hard to review this movie, because what was really interesting about this movie was the whole thing but by doing that I would have spoiled the movie.
This sounds such a lovely movie, definitely one I would like to watch. I'm definitely intrigued by it after your spoiler free review.
a good recommendation for a sunday movie then !! I'm only sad there is no action :p what can i say
Sounds like a lovely movie! Great review, thank you for not spoiling the end of the movie 🙂
I miss watching asian movies, so I will absolutely watch this soon! love the way you inserted pictures/gifs <3
Love japanese movies, where do you find this one and others? online or at a store?
I love Asian movie they always have a good meaning or story. I have not heard of this one.
after I read your recommendation on this movie, I will watch it. I am interested in Asian Culture. My dream is travelling to Japan someday. Olgay
I love Asian films, especially Japanese ones as I use them as part of my language learning. The story sounds good as well so I'll try and find it and give it a watch.
Sounds like a great Sunday afternoon, curled up on the couch kind of thing!
Is it a sad ending? Seems like it and I can't bear to watch it! Seems like a sweet and cute story between them!
Haha I cannot spoil the movie, you will have to watch it for yourself 🙂
Thank you for stopping by!
I'm such a sucker for love. 🙂 I like the idea that her beauty captured his attention right away. Ahhh, love at first site. That's really nice. And the cinematography does look like it might be nice as well, soft, romantic. Thank you for sharing. I might try to watch one day.
I am definitely gonna see this movie!!! Right… tonight!!!
Chick flick?! We've got one new entry!!!
Wow this looks a great movie. Korean/Japanese series/movies are one of my favorite. They are really great in doing such a story.
Great movie and such a wonderful plot. I am a sucker for any kind of love story
haha let me know how it goes!
Omg I used to watch a tv show that was kind of similar to this movie. So I'm definitely gonna check it out!!
Movies with good cinematography are just amazing to watch especially the ones that are focused on love. I think this movie is worth watching, it sounds like it has an amazing story line and the way that they told the story is lovely as well.
It does! It is presented in such a simple way but you just can't seem to take your eyes off of it haha
The title alone is intriguing, and your careful review makes me curious enough to want to watch it! Interesting plot twists always add to the storyline and the ultimate surprise, and it sounds like you're implying there is one of those twists in this story.
One of the best love stories I have watched. I still can’t get over it.