An international love story across Taiwan and Japan！Even though Mom said I can't marry someone from Japan

By／MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
 
The touching story of Mrs. Mogi’s cross-border romance, which moved 330,000 netizens, has been adapted into a movie. Originally, she documented her life in an international marriage and shared funny videos on her Facebook fan page. One day, a complete stranger from Japan posted the adorable couple's story online, and a Japanese publisher approached the Mogi couple. First came the book with the same name, and now it has been turned into a film, starring Jian Zhe’er and Zhong Ya-lin. The couple’s heartwarming story not only went viral but also led to an unexpected romantic journey.

The plot follows Yi-han (played by Jian Zhe’er), a Taiwanese girl studying Japanese who dreams of working in Japan. She visits Japan to teach Chinese and immerse herself in Japanese culture. However, her plans are disrupted when the Great East Japan Earthquake shocks the world. Yi-han receives a message on Facebook from a Japanese boy named “Mogi.” It turns out that Mogi (played by Yuuta Nakano) was moved by Taiwan’s enthusiastic support after the disaster and mustered the courage to send messages to several Taiwanese people to express his gratitude. Yi-han’s reply marks the beginning of their fateful connection.

After graduating from university, Yi-han plans to go on a working holiday to Japan. In pursuit of her dream and to get closer to Mogi, she sets off for Japan with mixed feelings. Before her departure, her mother specifically warns her never to marry someone from Japan—unaware that Yi-han has already made up her mind to spend her life with Mogi no matter what...

【Info】
Even Though Mom Said I Can't Marry Someone from Japan
Director: Yukiya Tanida
Writer: Nobuo Nomura
Cast: Jian Zhe’er, Zhong Ya-lin, Takashi Sorimachi, Yasuyuki Maekawa
Release Date: June 11, 2017

Distributor: Deyi Cultural Creative International Co., Ltd.