Parallel World Love Story (2019): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2019, Parallel World Love Story is a fantasy, mystery and romance film directed by Yoshitaka Mori, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. "A world" - After graduating from a university, close friends Takashi Tsurug and Tomohiko Miwa begin work at a company which does brain research. One day, Tomohiko introduces Mayuko Tsuno as his girlfriend. Takashi is stunned. When he was a university student, Takashi saw Mayuko Tsuno every day on the train opposite from the one he rode. He became attracted to her back then. "B world" - When Takashi Tsurug wakes up, his girlfriend Mayuko Tsuno makes breakfast as usual at his apartment. His friend Tomohiko Miwa introduced him to Mayuko and they have lived happily as a couple. Everything seems to be going smoothly, but Takashi begins to have doubts. Tomohiko, who worked with him at the same company, disappears and he can't discern if his memory is real or imaginary.

Who’s in it. Parallel World Love Story stars Yuta Tamamori as Takashi Tsurug, Riho Yoshioka as Mayuko Tsuno, Shota Sometani as Tomohiko Miwa and Michitaka Tsutsui as Osanai, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Parallel World Love Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parallel World Love Story page.

If you liked it. Fans of Parallel World Love Story tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.