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Ureshi Hazukashi Monogatari (1988)

Ureshi Hazukashi Monogatari poster
Original title
うれしはずかし物語
Directed by
Yōichi Higashi
Genre
drama film
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 29m
Rating
5.3 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A young man and woman navigate their relationship through a series of humorous and tender encounters. The story follows their search for happiness and intimacy.

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What happens

Ureshi Hazukashi Monogatari (うれしはずかし物語), also known as A Tale of Happiness and The Pursuit of Happiness, is a 1988 Japanese erotic comedy drama film directed by Yōichi Higashi. The film is based on a manga of the same name by George Akiyama. Nikkatsu released the film on March 19, 1988, in Japan. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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