Plot: Koji has a little bookstore in Tokyo. One day, a girl steals a book and runs off. Koji is able to catch her, after which she tells him that it was all a ploy to get his attention. She is madly in love with Koji, the only problem is that there's a big age gap between the two. Koji keeps her at a respectful distance, and he still hasn't recovered from his previous romance.
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December 21, 2024
I'm slowly discovering the work of Hideo Jôjô, and so far I like what I'm seeing. He seems to like tackling darker and/or slightly taboo subjects, but he does so in a very agreeable way. Love Nonetheless contrasts a "forbidden love" with a more traditional relationship, and the winner is clear.
The performances are strong, the presentation is cozy and warm, and the dissimilarities between the two storylines are telling. Some will feel uncomfortable, but that is exactly the point of this film. I like movies that don't mind challenging traditional rules, something I'm sure I have in common with the director.