Presents 合い鍵 (2006): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2006, Presents 合い鍵 is a liebesfilm film directed by Asako Hyuga, running about 45 minutes. “The giver, the recipient, the occasion: every present holds a story” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Aikagi means "spare key" in Japanese, and this film presents a story of love and remembrance. Even if the owner of the key has left, the memories remain. Yukari (Hirosue Ryoko) and Hiroaki (Tamayama Tetsuji) have been together for eight years. Though they are both constantly busy with work and do not see each other often, Yukari believes that they will always be together. Just before Christmas, the couple finally has a chance to meet up, but Hiroaki tells her that he has found someone else and breaks up with her. The next day, a heartbroken Yukari cuts short her hair. When she sees Hiroaki's spare key, all the past memories come rushing back. Yukari decides to give him one last present.

Who’s in it. Presents 合い鍵 stars Ryoko Hirosue as Yukari and Tetsuji Tamayama as Hiroaki.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Presents 合い鍵 has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Presents 合い鍵 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Presents 合い鍵 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name. - Gestern, heute und für immer, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge - Wer zuerst kommt, kriegt die Braut and Cinema Paradiso.