The 8-Year Engagement

In this poignant drama, the story unfolds around young couple Hisashi and Mai, who eagerly anticipate their upcoming wedding. However, their lives are abruptly derailed when Mai suffers a sudden medical crisis that plunges her into a deep coma. Devotedly visiting her in the hospital every day before work, Hisashi clings to hope as he watches over his beloved fiancée, despite the urging of her parents to move on with his life. As the years pass by, Mai slowly regains consciousness but emerges from her comatose state with severe brain damage and no recollection of her relationship with Hisashi. The film delves into themes of love, devotion, and the resilience of human connection as it portrays this heartrending journey that tests the strength of their bond.