Hold Me Back
2020, Japanese. Directed by Akiko Ohku.
Mitsuko Kuroda is 31 years old and single. She enjoys her life as a single woman. A big reason why she enjoys her single life is that she has counsellor "A" in her mind, which is her other self. Whenever she does not know what to do, "A" gives her the right answers. She believes her happy and peaceful single life with "A" will continue, but she falls in love with Tada-kun. He is a salesperson and younger than her.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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Hold Me Back is streaming on AsianCrush in India.
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- Released
- 18 December 2020
- Original title
- 私をくいとめて
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akiko Ohku
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What Hold Me Back is based on
Hold Me Back is adapted from a novel.
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Hold Me Back: quick answers
Is Hold Me Back worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hold Me Back?
Hold Me Back runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does Hold Me Back have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hold Me Back. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Hold Me Back parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Hold Me Back on?
Hold Me Back is streaming on AsianCrush in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hold Me Back?
If you liked Hold Me Back, try Lost in Translation, Castaway on the Moon, Antique.
Who directed Hold Me Back?
Hold Me Back (2020) was directed by Akiko Ohku and stars Non, Kento Hayashi, Asami Usuda.
What is Hold Me Back based on?
Hold Me Back is adapted from a novel.