Love Exposure (2008)
Kernel Score: 88% · 506 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2008-11-29
Runtime: 237 minutes
Overview
The story of a teenage boy called Yu, who falls for Yoko, a girl he runs into while working as an upskirt photographer in an offshoot of the porn industry. His attempts to woo her are complicated by a spot of cross-dressing – which convinces Yoko that she is lesbian – dalliances with kung-fu and crime, and a constant struggle with Catholic guilt.
Love Exposure parents' guide: ages 16+
Parents need to know that Love Exposure is an unrated Japanese film with mature themes including the porn industry, cross-dressing, and cult involvement.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes kung-fu action and crime elements.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Involves an upskirt-photography subplot and connections to the porn industry as central plot elements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Takahiro Nishijima as Yu
- Hikari Mitsushima as Yoko
- Sakura Ando as Koike
- Makiko Watanabe as Kaori
- Atsuro Watabe as Tetsu Tsunoda
- Yutaka Shimizu as Yuji
- Hiroyuki Onoue as Takahiro
- Tasuku Nagaoka as Senior
- Sow Hirosawa as Kumi
- Yūko Genkaku as Keiko
Love Exposure FAQ
Is Love Exposure good?
Love Exposure has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 506 audience ratings.
Is Love Exposure OK for kids?
Love Exposure is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 16+. Parents need to know that Love Exposure is an unrated Japanese film with mature themes including the porn industry, cross-dressing, and cult involvement.
What movies are like Love Exposure?
If you liked Love Exposure, try ¿Quieres ser mi hijo?, The Forbidden City, Mind Game and Dinner in America.