Asako lives in Osaka. She falls in love with Baku, a free-spirit. One day, Baku suddenly disappears. Two years later, Asako now lives in Tokyo and meets Ryohei. He looks just like Baku, but has a completely different personality.
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Tomoka Shibasaki (based on the novel by), Sachiko Tanaka (screenplay) | 1 more credit »
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The film’s title ASAKO I & II may be misleading. It implies two chapters or two films entitled ASAKO 1 and ASAKO II, which is what I thought. But the film is about two different characters in the love life of Asako. Both are played by the same actor, Masahiro Higashide.
The plot can be summarized in one line: One day Asako’s first love suddenly disappears. Two years later, she meets his perfect double.
When the film opens…
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