It depicts the story of a female idol who is sued by her agency for breaching her contract by violating the no-dating rule written in her contract, leading to a lawsuit. (Source: Japanese = natalie.mu || Translation = MyDramaList) ~~ Release date: May 22, 2025 (Festival) || Jan 23, 2026 (Cinema) Edit Translation
- English
- Français
- Español
- Português (Brasil)
- Native Title: 恋愛裁判
- Also Known As: Love Trial , Renai Saiban
- Screenwriter & Director: Fukada Koji
- Screenwriter: Mitani Shintaro
- Genres: Music, Romance, Drama
Cast & Credits
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![Saito Kyoko in Love on Trial Japanese Movie]( "Saito Kyoko in Love on Trial Japanese Movie")
Saito KyokoYamaoka MaiMain Role -
![Kura Yuki in Love on Trial Japanese Movie]( "Kura Yuki in Love on Trial Japanese Movie")
Kura YukiMayama KeiSupport Role -
![Karata Erika in Love on Trial Japanese Movie]( "Karata Erika in Love on Trial Japanese Movie")
Karata ErikaYabuki SayaSupport Role -
![Tsuda Kenjiro in Love on Trial Japanese Movie]( "Tsuda Kenjiro in Love on Trial Japanese Movie")
Tsuda KenjiroYoshida KoichiSupport Role -
![Nakamura Yuna in Love on Trial Japanese Movie]( "Nakamura Yuna in Love on Trial Japanese Movie")
Nakamura YunaShimizu NanakaSupport Role -
![Ogawa Miyu in Love on Trial Japanese Movie]( "Ogawa Miyu in Love on Trial Japanese Movie")
Ogawa MiyuOtani RisaSupport Role
Reviews
A Pleasant Surprise
I stumbled into this film while on a long trans-Pacific flight. A Cannes Film Festival official selection based on a true legal case. What is surprising about this film is that with the central court case itself largely glossed over within the drama despite the eye-catching title. It turns out to be more of a coming-of-age romantic melodrama with impossibly high stakes at a personal level than a full-throated indictment of the industry. But though it’s tight focus on the lead character perhaps reduces its impact as social commentary, I found it quite engaging in an understated way. This is primarily because Kyoko Saito, a former teen idol herself, really brings her character to life. I only wish the ending had been a little less rushed.Was this review helpful to you?
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