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Bitter Sweet

Name: Bitter Sweet
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2016-09-10
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 5.8

★ 5,8 /10 (13 Votes)

2016 JA 96 min

Overview

Maki, a creative executive with a deep-seated loathing for vegetables, meets Nagisa, a closeted gay vegetarian with amazing cooking skills and they end up as roommates. Being complete opposites, the two initially clash. But Maki falls for Nagisa and his food over time. As they begin accepting the other as they are, a unique relationship flourishes.

Release date

10/09/2016

Votes

Popularity

1.3

The best ingredient is a lot of love.

Genres

Comedy Romance

Status

Released

Original title

にがくてあまい

Language

Runtime

96 min

Haruna Kawaguchi

Maki Eda

Kento Hayashi

Nagisa Katayama

Yasushi Fuchikami

Arita Tachibana

Mackenyu

Atsushi Babazono

Hiyori Sakurada

Minami Aoyama

Kazuto Otsuki

Master Yatsu

Hideo Nakano

Yutaka Eda

Mako Ishino

Misao Eda

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Hiroki Jyahana

Honoka Matsumoto

Original Soundtrack

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Nigakute Amai is a light yet meaningful romantic comedy that explores self-acceptance, personal growth, and emotional healing through the evolving relationship between Mika, Nagisa, and their shared pasts. The film combines natural humor, heartfelt performances, and a tight, engaging narrative that keeps viewers invested throughout. Despite its charm and relatable themes, the film surprisingly holds a low IMDb rating, which feels undeserved. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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