First Love (2019)

In the pulsating heart of Tokyo, bathed in a neon glow, unfolds the audacious saga of First Love. Here, time is measured not in minutes, but in electrifying Shinjuku seconds, where every tick brings a risk as deadly as losing one's head. This is the world of masterful maverick filmmaker Takashi Miike, who winds the clock of chaos to craft a romance that dances on the razor's edge of danger. Our tale centers on Leo, a hardened boxer whose punches land with unerring precision, yet he fails to land an emotional connection. A surprising defeat in the ring triggers a whirlwind of events as dark as the Tokyo night. Enter Monica, a tormented soul trapped in the claws of addiction, who's caught in the crossfire between two ruthless gangs, corrupt law enforcement, and an ice-cold female assassin. When a scheme hatched by the treacherous punk Kase descends into farcical disarray, Leo and Monica find themselves thrust together in the eye of the storm. Over one tumultuous night, amid the chaos of conflict and carnage, a tender connection blooms between these two lost souls. Miike, with his 104 directorial credits, infuses their encounter with a poetic pandemonium that's as poignant as it is wildly unpredictable. This unlikely love story, penned by Miike's regular collaborator Masaru Nakamura, cleverly navigates a sea of eccentric characters towards an exploration of Hatsukoi, or first love. Their narrative captures the raw intensity of that first brush with romance, distilling it into a moment of revelation where one pledges to live for the sake of another, be it with fists clenched or swords unsheathed. First Love is an intoxicating blend of visceral violence and heartfelt vulnerability, a testament to Miike's unparalleled storytelling prowess. This wild ride through Tokyo's underbelly promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, making you gasp at its audacity and sigh at its tenderness.

First Love is an action movie featuring Masataka Kubota.

First Love is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Freevee, Peacock, Peacock Premium, Plex, Plex Player, Pluto TV, Rakuten Viki, Tubi TV and Xumo Play and it's also available on Hi-YAH and Rakuten Viki.

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