Movie 2020

Given

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“A story to discover beyond the familiar shortlist. Read the synopsis, give it a chance, and bring your take back to the pool.”

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Synopsis

Haruki secretly had feelings for Akihiko for years, but Akihiko was still in a relationship with his roommate, the violinist Ugetsu Murata. Haruki, Akihiko, and Ugetsu's love clashes and starts to move forward.

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tadhginwicklow · 30 Oct 2026, 19:08 UTC

The synopsis for Given has my attention. Is it best to go in knowing very little?

tadhg_brennan · 31 Oct 2026, 08:08 UTC

Tadhg, i have added a boost too. Would be interesting to see how it sits beside the other choices.

niamh.brennan · 30 Oct 2026, 23:08 UTC

Given is one I am weighing up. I would like to see this in the six with a few very different choices around it.

darraghdunne · 31 Oct 2026, 13:08 UTC

Niamh, i am following this thread for exactly that reason. Happy to hear a few different opinions.

caoimheryan · 31 Oct 2026, 03:08 UTC

For anyone considering Given: This would be a good change of pace from the things currently at the top of my list.