Minamahal vs Swimming Upstream
Minamahal has the higher audience score (9/10 against 1.5/10 for Swimming Upstream). Swimming Upstream is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 1h 57m. Swimming Upstream is the older of the two (1990 against 2025). Both are romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Minamahal
Swimming Upstream| Minamahal | Swimming Upstream | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 1.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1990 |
| Length | 1h 57m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Romance |
| Country | Philippines | – |
| Director | Jason Paul Laxamana | Jōji Matsuoka |
| Main cast | Marnie Lapus, Phoebe Walker, Phoebe Villamor, Andres Muhlach, Ashtine Olviga | Tadanobu Asano, Masatô Ibu, Michitaka Tsutsui, Saki Takaoka, Mikihisa Azuma |
Synopsis
Minamahal
An introverted high school flower enthusiast tries to win the affection of a love-hating visual artist by giving her flowers during key moments of her life. The movie follows their on-and-off friendship and romance from high school up until college, when the realities of life begin to unfold.
Swimming Upstream
One day after school, Kaoru glances at Sonoko at the pool side. He falls in love with her at first sight and decides to join the swimming team even though he cannot swim.
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