Film

Lovers and Secrets

2003 · 1h 1m · Drama · Romance

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.

Hiroshi Takemoto

Hayama Riku

Shiori Kawamura

Momoko Nashida

Mikihiro Hyôdo

Akihiko

Yuya Ishikawa

Kazuya

Shôichi Yokosuka

Yuuki

Kikujiro Honda

Honda

Guriko Yamanote

Nursery mom

Ken'ichi Kanbe

Akihiko's colleague

Masaya Sakurai

Takeo Nashida

Hachisu Hana

Baby Renka

Kyoko Hashimoto

Neighbor who takes care of baby

• Yutaka IkejimaDirector
• Kyoko GodaiScreenplay
• Yōichi ShigaDirector of Photography
• Shōji SakaiEditor

Release date

July 19, 2003

Status

Released

Original language

Japanese

Runtime

1h 1m

Genres

Drama, Romance

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