Close Range Love (2014) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Close Range Love is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. In the Japanese film "Close Range Love," high school prodigy Yuni Kururugi develops a secret romance with her English teacher, Haruka Sakurai. The movie is unrated but its content aligns with a teen drama, focusing on…

Close Range Love is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

In the Japanese film "Close Range Love," high school prodigy Yuni Kururugi develops a secret romance with her English teacher, Haruka Sakurai. The movie is unrated but its content aligns with a teen drama, focusing on the ethically complex and forbidden nature of their relationship. Parents should be aware that the…

Contains several scenes of kissing and romantic tension between the teenage student and her adult teacher. A key scene involves a secret kiss while the student hides under her teacher's desk. Another scene shows the couple hugging, which is photographed by a…

Violence is not a feature of this film. There are no fights, weapons, or acts of aggression. Tense verbal confrontations occur but never escalate to physical violence.

Language is very mild. An occasional mild curse word may be heard during moments of emotional distress, but there is no strong or frequent profanity. The dialogue primarily focuses on the romantic and emotional elements of the story.

Substance use is not depicted. Characters are not shown drinking alcohol, smoking, or using any drugs.

The central theme is a romantic relationship between a high school minor and her teacher, which involves a significant power imbalance, secrecy, and professional misconduct. The film explores themes of forbidden love, jealousy, emotional manipulation, and…

Close Range Love runs 118 minutes, directed by Naoto Kumazawa, released in 2014.

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