TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Valentine's Day is one of the most anticipated moments for lovers. Generally, they celebrate the day in various ways, such as having dinner together, having a picnic, going for a walk, or watching romantic movies together.
There are several recommendations for romantic Netflix films to watch with your partner on Valentine's Day. Surely, it can make your relationship more harmonious. Here is the list.
Recommended Romantic Netflix Films
1. Tune in Love
Tune In Love is a romantic movie starring Kim Go-eun and Jung Hae-in. It tells the story of a couple who experience an on-off relationship due to circumstances.
It is told that Mi-soo, played by Kim Go-eun, runs a cake shop with her adopted sister, Eun-ja. The cake shop is an inheritance from their mother. Then, a man named Hyun-woo (Jung Hae-in) comes to the cake shop. After this encounter, Mi-soo and Hyun-woo fall in love. However, due to certain circumstances, they have to be on and off.
In this film, the love journey of Mi-soo and Hyun-woo is depicted sweetly and sincerely. But, due to unsupportive circumstances, they have to be separated. How will their love story end?
2. 20th Century Girl
Set in 1999, 20th Century Girl tells the love story of high school students Na Bo-ra (Kim You-jung), and Poong Woon-ho (Byeon Woo-seok). At first, Na Bo-ra was gathering information about a boy her friend had a crush on. She even joined the broadcasting club to learn more about him, only to discover he was friends with Poong Woon-ho.
As time passes, Na Bo-ra and Poong Woon-ho begin to fall for each other. However, a problem arises when Na Bo-ra finds out that the boy her friend likes is Poong Woon-ho. The film's engaging plot evokes a sense of nostalgia for love experiences during high school days.
3. Ancika
Ancika movie poster. Photo: m.21cineplex.com.
Ancika is a film adaptation of Pidi Baiq's novel "Ancika: Dia yang Bersamaku 1995". This film continues Dilan's story after his breakup with Milea.
The story follows Dilan as he continues his studies after the breakup. He then meets Ancika, who is portrayed as a smart and diligent high school student. Ancika is initially annoyed by Dilan, but over time, she develops feelings for him. They eventually become a couple and get married.
Similar to the previous Dilan film, Ancika is packaged with humorous and heartwarming scenes.
4. 18x2 Beyond Youthful Days
18x2 Beyond Youthful Days tells the story of Jimmy, a Taiwanese video game developer. During a visit to his parents, he finds a postcard sent by Ami, a Japanese woman who holds a special place in his heart. He decides to travel to Japan to find her.
18x2 Beyond Youthful Days has received good reviews on Netflix. The chemistry between Jimmy and Ami draws the audience into their sweet story.
5. Through My Window
Through My Window is a romantic film with a unique premise. The story starts with Raquel borrowing her neighbor's Wi-Fi. The girl who lives in a modest house is neighbors with Hidalgo, a conglomerate with three children, Artemis, Ares, and Apollo. A problem arises when Ares hacks into Raquel's computer while she is using their Wi-Fi. Despite this initial conflict, they gradually develop feelings for each other.
6. Mai
Mai is a Vietnamese film about Mai, a single mother who falls in love with a playboy named Sau. The story starts with Sau becoming a regular customer at the massage parlor where Mai works. Sau attempts to pursue Mai, but she initially rejects him. Eventually, Mai's resistance melts away, and she accepts Sau's love.
Mai and Sau's love journey is depicted as not easy and complicated. Sau's mother disapproves of Mai because of Mai and her family's past. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles? Will Mai and Sau ultimately end up together?
7. Drawing Closer
Drawing Closer tells the story of Akiyo Hayasaka and Haruna Sakurai, who battling terminal illnesses. They meet at the hospital during their treatment and develop a loving relationship, deciding to support each other through their struggles.
This film is a live-action adaptation Aoi Morita's novel "Yomei Ichinen to Senkoku Sareta Boku ga, Yomei Hantoshi no Kimi to Deatta Hanashi".
8. The Heartbreak Agency
The Heartbreak Agency is a German romantic comedy released in 2024. The film tells the story of a journalist named Karl who is tasked to write an article about heartbreak therapy.
Karl's initial plan is to expose the agency's founder as a fraud. However, as he spends time there, he finds himself falling for Maria, the charming therapist and a single mother who runs the agency. Through their interactions, Karl rediscovers his ability to love.
Raden Putri | NETFLIX
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