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Lovers and Secrets (2002)
Directed by Yutaka Ikejima
“I love you... This is the story of men who can't say such simple words.”
Drama, Romance · 1h 01m
Two stories explore secrets, desire, and unrequited love. In "My Brother's Lover," graduate student Takeo and his sister share a home—and unexpectedly, a romantic interest in Riku, a man who has acted in gay adult films. This secret threatens to upend the siblings' lives. In "His Child," Akihiko secretly loves his straight best friend, Kazuya, and selflessly cares for Kazuya's baby. However, Kazuya hides a crucial secret that, when revealed, forces him to confront the complex feelings tied to Akihiko and his family.
Cast
M
Masaya Sakurai
Takeo Nashida
H
Hiroshi Takemoto
Hayama Riku
S
Shiori Kawamura
Momoko Nashida
M
Mikihiro Hyôdo
Akihiko
Yuya Ishikawa
Kazuya
S
Shôichi Yokosuka
Yuuki
Kikujiro Honda
Honda
G
Guriko Yamanote
Nursery mom
K
Ken'ichi Kanbe
Akihiko's colleague
H
Hachisu Hana
Baby Renka
Kyoko Hashimoto
Neighbor who takes care of baby
Crew
- Director
- Yutaka Ikejima
- Screenplay
- Kyoko Godai
- Director of Photography
- Yōichi Shiga
- Original Music Composer
- Hitomi Oba
- Editor
- Shōji Sakai
Details
- Original title
- 恋する男たち
- Release date
- 2002-12-31
- Runtime
- 1h 01m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Original language
- JA
- Spoken languages
- Japanese
- Countries
- Japan
- Production
- Cement Match, Okura Pictures