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I Love Friends

8.020011h 53mMovieDrama

One day, a deaf photographer, Miki Yamashina, happens to meet a young man, Makoto Shibata, on the street. Shibata had been averse to human contact ever since he ran over a child, but Miki finds an unexpected way to support him.

DirectorYutaka Osawa
WriterYutaka Osawa

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Cast · Directed by Yutaka Osawa

AOAkiko Oshidari
Akiko Oshidari
Miki Yamashina
TFTomoko Fujita
Tomoko Fujita
Haruka Yamashina
MOMotoki Ochiai
Motoki Ochiai
Yuta Yamashina
MHMasato Hagiwara
Masato Hagiwara
Makoto Shibata
TTTakahiro Tamura
Takahiro Tamura
Shokichi Matsumoto

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I Love Friends — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Love Friends?

I Love Friends isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is I Love Friends on Netflix?

No, I Love Friends is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is I Love Friends on Amazon Prime Video?

No, I Love Friends isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch I Love Friends for free?

I Love Friends isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for I Love Friends?

I Love Friends hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 25, 2001. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to I Love Friends?

Yes — I Love Friends is followed by I Love Peace (2003) in the I Love Series.

Is there a prequel to I Love Friends?

Yes — I Love You (1999) comes before I Love Friends in the I Love Series.

Is I Love Friends part of a trilogy?

Yes — I Love Friends is part of a trilogy, alongside I Love You (1999) and I Love Peace (2003).

How many movies are in the I Love Series?

There are 3 films in the I Love Series: I Love You (1999), I Love Friends (2001) and I Love Peace (2003).