The Gift from Heaven

The Gift from Heaven

2007 · 115 min · Romance, Drama

Mai, a normal high-schooler, dreams of exciting adventures. When she meets handsome Kagu, her first impression couldn’t be worse. He’s rough and rude, and they seem to quarrel every time they see each other. And yet, as they see each other more and more, Mai discovers Kagu’s softer side, and slowly, they fall for each other. Both are too stubborn to express their feelings and painfully let every opportunity slip by until, one day, everything changes . . .

Directed by Shinichi Nakada · Written by Masayoshi Azuma

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