We Couldn't Become Adults

6.3
20212h 4m

Prodded by a friend request, a feckless forty-something recalls his past relationships from the 90s onward, looking for his vanished hopes and dreams.

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Thumbnail for video: We Couldn’t Become Adults | Official Trailer | Netflix

We Couldn’t Become Adults | Official Trailer | Netflix

Cast

Photo of Mirai Moriyama

Mirai Moriyama

Makoto Satō

Photo of Sairi Ito

Sairi Ito

Kaori Kato

Photo of Masahiro Higashide

Masahiro Higashide

Kenta Sekiguchi

Photo of Atsushi Shinohara

Atsushi Shinohara

Toshihiko Nanase

Photo of Yuko Oshima

Yuko Oshima

Megumi Ishida

Photo of Masato Hagiwara

Masato Hagiwara

Hideaki Miyoshi

Photo of Takehiro Hira

Takehiro Hira

Keiichiro Sanai

Photo of Moemi Katayama

Moemi Katayama

Ayaka Iwai

Photo of Masanobu Takashima

Masanobu Takashima

Takayuki Onda

Photo of LaSalle Ishii

LaSalle Ishii

Mitsuo Oguro

Photo of Amane Okayama

Amane Okayama

Taniguchi

Photo of Eita Okuno

Eita Okuno

Miyajima

Photo of Hideko Hara

Hideko Hara

Megumi's Mother

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Alunauwie

10/10

We Couldn't Become Adults presents a deeply emotional journey through loss and unresolved pasts, told with a compelling reverse narrative that ties beautifully into its ending. Strong performances, especially by Mirai Moriyama, elevate the storytelling, capturing the character’s growth across timelines. With thoughtful cinematography and a resonant soundtrack, the film leaves a lasting impression on drama lovers.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)

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