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Romantic comedy

Linking Love (2017): Cast

Linking Love (2017) movie poster

Linking Love is a 2017 romantic comedy directed by Shusuke Kaneko, starring Koji Ohkura, Motoki Ochiai and Akiyoshi Nakao. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.

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Linking Love (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Shusuke Kaneko
Genres
Romance , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Studio
CineMove
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Linking Love About?

The premise of Linking Love without spoilers.

Miyui Mashio, a high school student facing struggles with her dreams and her parents' constant fighting, unexpectedly discovers a genie. Transported back to 1991, she finds herself attending school alongside her parents, who appear to be estranged. Realizing her existence is threatened if they don't fall in love, Miyui cleverly forms the idol group AGS16, hoping to bring her parents together and secure her own future.

Linking Love Themes & Keywords

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  • japanese girl
  • japanese woman
  • girl
  • east asian woman
  • asian girl
  • idol
  • japanese
  • brunette woman
  • contest
  • pageant
  • club
  • university
+38 more
  • anime
  • practice
  • woman dresses
  • rehearsal
  • act
  • band
  • group
  • singer
  • singing
  • dance
  • japanese wife
  • cell phone
  • cut out
  • stage
  • choreography
  • beret
  • performance
  • rap
  • rapper
  • portal
  • blitz
  • lightning
  • bedroom
  • poster
  • university student
  • genie
  • robbery
  • face mask
  • time cop
  • anachronism
  • akb48
  • pop idol
  • miracle genie
  • desire
  • class
  • classroom
  • teacher
  • instructor
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Cast & crew

Linking Love Cast

Koji Ohkura leads the cast, with Motoki Ochiai and Akiyoshi Nakao. Directed by Shusuke Kaneko; 15 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Shusuke Kaneko

More films directed by Shusuke Kaneko: Gold Boy‎, When the Rain Falls, Danger Dolls and Jellyfish.

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Details

Linking Love Also Known As

Also known as “リンキング・ラブ:2017”.

Also known as
  • リンキング・ラブ:2017

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FAQ

Linking Love FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Linking Love, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Linking Love?

Linking Love runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Linking Love released?

Linking Love was released on October 28, 2017.

Who directed Linking Love?

Linking Love was directed by Shusuke Kaneko.

More films by Shusuke Kaneko

Who is in the cast of Linking Love?

Linking Love stars Koji Ohkura, Motoki Ochiai and Akiyoshi Nakao, among 15 credited actors.

Does Linking Love have a post-credit scene?

No. Linking Love has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Linking Love in?

The original language of Linking Love is Japanese.

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