Theatrical Film (1986) starring Satomi Kobayashi as Kinuko Ohe, 6.7/10 IMDb — Steady reception.
Young Girls in Love (恋する女たち（1986）) is the theatrical film Satomi Kobayashi appeared in during 1986,
and a marker of her formative years on screen — year 4 of her on-screen career.
Young Girls in Love in the Filmography
Young Girls in Love is
credit #4 of 56 in the chronological filmography, released 4 years after Satomi Kobayashi’s 1982 debut and 39 years before her most recent 2025 credit. It is the only theatrical film she released in 1986.
| Chronological position | credit #4 of 56 |
|---|---|
| Theatrical Film rank | #3 of 23 in this format |
| 1980s position | #4 of 12 in the 1980s |
| Age at release | 21 years (born 1965) |
| 1986 output | 3 credits (this title plus 2 other) |
| Previous credit | The Deserted City (1984) — 2 years earlier |
| Following credit | The Kôsuke Kindaichi Series 5: The Death Mask (1986) — 0 years later |
| IMDb identifier | tt0317846 |
The Role — Kinuko Ohe
The Character
Kinuko Ohe
In Young Girls in Love, Kobayashi inhabits Kinuko Ohe — a role calibrated to her formative years on screen. The performance carries the restraint and observational stillness that has come to define her later filmography.
Original Japanese Titling
| Japanese title | 恋する女たち（1986） |
|---|---|
| English release title | Young Girls in Love |
The Production
Format & Vital Statistics
| Format | Theatrical Film |
|---|---|
| Year | 1986 · 1980s |
| Runtime | 1h 38m |
| IMDb rating | 6.7 / 10 |
| Votes | 43 |
In the Career Arc
Position in a 44-Year Career
Released in 1986, this theatrical film sits in her formative years on screen, year 4 after Kobayashi’s 1982 debut in I Are You, You Am Me.
Critical Position vs Career Median
The 6.7/10 IMDb score (from 43 votes) lands
-0.1 below
her career median of 6.8. Reception band: Steady reception.
Other Kobayashi Releases in 1986
- The Kôsuke Kindaichi Series 5: The Death Mask — TV Movie
- The Bride — TV Movie
Full Catalogue Record
Production & Billing
| Cast billing position | #5 (supporting) |
|---|---|
| Credited as | actress |
Regional Release Titles (2)
| Region | Title | Language | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 恋する女たち（1986） | JA | imdbDisplay |
| US | Young Girls in Love |
About Young Girls in Love
What role does Satomi Kobayashi play in Young Girls in Love?
Satomi Kobayashi plays Kinuko Ohe in Young Girls in Love (1986), a theatrical film.
How is Young Girls in Love rated on IMDb?
Young Girls in Love holds an IMDb score of 6.7/10 from 43 votes — -0.1 below Satomi Kobayashi's career median of 6.8.
What is the original Japanese title of Young Girls in Love?
The original Japanese title is 恋する女たち（1986）, released in 1986.
How long is Young Girls in Love?
Young Girls in Love runs 1h 38m.