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Lovers and Secrets (2002) | Slate

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Rated 2.0 on TMDB

Lovers and Secrets

恋する男たち

I love you... This is the story of men who can't say such simple words.

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.

Released: 2002
Runtime: 1h 1m
Genres: Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese

Direction and writing

Yutaka IkejimaDirector

Kyoko GodaiScreenplay

Cast

Masaya SakuraiTakeo Nashida
Hiroshi TakemotoHayama Riku
Shiori Kawamura

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Takashi OgawaAssistant Director

Soichiro TakeuchiSecond Assistant Director

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Momoko Nashida

Mikihiro HyôdoAkihiko
Yuya IshikawaKazuya
Shôichi YokosukaYuuki
Kikujiro HondaHonda
Guriko YamanoteNursery mom

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