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I Just Wanna Hug You (2014): Cast & Box Office

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I Just Wanna Hug You is a 2014 romantic drama directed by Akihiko Shiota, starring Jun Fubuki as Tsukasa Yamamoto's mom, Keiko Kitagawa and Kazue Tsunogae. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $13.7 million worldwide.

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I Just Wanna Hug You (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Director
Akihiko Shiota
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I Just Wanna Hug You About?

The premise of I Just Wanna Hug You without spoilers.

After a serious car accident during high school, Tsukasa experiences memory impairment and requires a wheelchair. She finds love with Masaki, a taxi driver, and they navigate the challenges of building a life together. Their journey is further complicated by an unexpected and difficult situation that tests their relationship and their hopes for a happy family.

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Cast & crew

I Just Wanna Hug You Cast & Characters

Jun Fubuki leads the cast as Tsukasa Yamamoto's mom, with Keiko Kitagawa as Tsukasa Yamamoto and Kazue Tsunogae as Masaki Koyanagi's mom. Directed by Akihiko Shiota; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Akihiko Shiota

More films directed by Akihiko Shiota, best-rated first: Wet Woman in the Wind, Sasayaki, The World of You and Farewell Song.

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Box office

I Just Wanna Hug You Box Office

I Just Wanna Hug You grossed $13.7 million worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$13.7M

International
$13.7M
Details

I Just Wanna Hug You Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Dakishimetai: Shinjitsu no monogatariatari” and “想要拥抱你”.

Also known as
  • Dakishimetai: Shinjitsu no monogatariatari
  • 想要拥抱你
  • Хочу обнять тебя
  • 안고 싶어
  • 只想擁抱妳
  • Dakishimetai: Shinjitsu no monogatari

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FAQ

I Just Wanna Hug You FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of I Just Wanna Hug You, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I Just Wanna Hug You?

I Just Wanna Hug You runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was I Just Wanna Hug You released?

I Just Wanna Hug You was released on February 1, 2014.

Who directed I Just Wanna Hug You?

I Just Wanna Hug You was directed by Akihiko Shiota.

More films by Akihiko Shiota

Who is in the cast of I Just Wanna Hug You?

I Just Wanna Hug You stars Jun Fubuki as Tsukasa Yamamoto's mom, Keiko Kitagawa as Tsukasa Yamamoto and Kazue Tsunogae as Masaki Koyanagi's mom, among 11 credited actors.

How much did I Just Wanna Hug You make at the box office?

I Just Wanna Hug You grossed $13.7 million worldwide.

Does I Just Wanna Hug You have a post-credit scene?

No. I Just Wanna Hug You has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is I Just Wanna Hug You in?

The original language of I Just Wanna Hug You is Japanese.

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