Director: Ayuko Tsukahara
Cast: Takako Matsu, Hokuto Matsumura, Riho Yoshioka, Nana Mori, Lily Franky
1st Kiss is a 2025 Japanese drama-romance film directed by Ayuko Tsukahara, blending science-fiction fantasy with a deeply human love story. Clocking in at 124 minutes, it stars Takako Matsu and Hokuto Matsumura in a bittersweet exploration of second chances, regret, and what might have been.
What is 1St Kiss about?
A woman whose long and difficult marriage ends abruptly with her husband's passing finds herself jolted out of ordinary grief when time folds unexpectedly around her. She is sent back — not to childhood or some neutral moment, but to the precise instant just before she and her future husband ever crossed paths. Standing at that threshold, she must decide what to do with the life she has already lived: carry the weight of those years forward into the past, or let the story begin again on different terms. The film unfolds quietly, prioritizing emotional honesty over spectacle as it asks whether love that caused pain is still worth choosing.
Cast & crew
Director Ayuko Tsukahara brings a lyrical, patient sensibility to the material. Lead actress Takako Matsu anchors every scene with restrained intensity, while Hokuto Matsumura portrays the husband across two timelines with warmth and ambiguity. The supporting ensemble — including Riho Yoshioka, Nana Mori, Lily Franky, and YOU — fills out the emotional world surrounding the couple without overwhelming the central relationship.
Context & significance
Japanese romantic dramas that fold time — from quiet domestic grief to the moment everything might change — have found a devoted audience among Persian-speaking viewers abroad. Stories that sit with loss, with complicated marriages, and with the question of whether starting over is a gift or a burden speak across cultures. 1st Kiss is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing AND Persian subtitles, making it fully accessible whether you prefer to watch in your native language or follow the original Japanese performances with Farsi text. It is the kind of quiet, rewarding film that pairs naturally with late evenings and a cup of chai.
Where & how to watch
1st Kiss is available now on K-Time with full Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Watch directly in your browser, on your TV, or on your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start watching instantly and cancel anytime.