Love & Pop

The film explores the complex reality of teenage life in contemporary Tokyo through the eyes of Hiromi, a typical high school student dealing with the challenges of adolescence and financial pressures. As the cost of living rises and expectations grow, she and her friends find themselves involved in the little-known practice of enjo kosai - compensated dating. This cultural phenomenon, where older men pay young girls for their company, becomes Hiromi's desperate solution to afford an expensive ring for someone dear to her. The movie delicately navigates themes of innocence lost, social pressures, and the darker side of human connection as it portrays Hiromi's descent into this world and its far-reaching consequences on her life and relationships.