Both are about the man was in trouble in the city. Partially hiding in the village. Have slowly learned to love the country lifestyle. The people embraced him with sincerity.

Both movie showed a young man from city, escape from trouble. The woman ended up save his life indirectly. He fell for the simple lifestyle, a pure love,

Both male lead went to a small village. Have lean and adjusted to the simple lifestyle. Some funny, lots of learning, feel sweet, fun watch

A city man hit rock bottom. Was not happy with the city chaotic, fast pace, life. Decided to go up the mountain. Was eventually fell in love with the people in the mountain

Both movie showed when people hit bottom they went to the mountain in seeking of peace anda change. Both are comedy, healing. Showing the contrast in life, adjusting and adapting the different lifestyle

Both Japanese movies’ male lead got into boxing. I haven’t watch neither. One is comedy the other one seems more serious

Haven’t watch both yet but both Japanese movies has boxing involve. Both male lead seems to be weak, but can boxing change their future?

Talking about boxing. Both young men found the passion in the boxing sport. The training was hard. So many up and down. Perseverance. Mentor. Talent, sacrify, inspirstion

Both has boxing. Hardworking, determination, life struggle, friendship, tough practise, life changing, sweat and pain,

Both are about high schooler learning boxing. Was low in spirit before, life struggle, not just physically gotten stronger, the spirit rise as well. Became goal oriented, confidence, etc

Both movies were beautifully make. So soothing yet roller coaster ride. Hardship and reality break them apart, long struggle and journey bring them back after a big circle. Young souls lost to many life challenges, maturity bind them back again

Both Japanese movies are beautifully make. Die heart love story. Realistic and real world can be cruel, young souls get separated. Can fate and love pull them back together?