Circle of Desire
メンズ・サークル
“Devour it! Beasts that have lost their intertwined reason...”
Synopsis
Yamazaki, a struggling screenwriter, heads into the mountains after hearing rumors about a group of men living together and conducting eccentric "philosophical erotic retreats." There, he witnesses heated debates—like whether Leonardo da Vinci was gay—followed by nights of uninhibited, body-driven exploration. Drawn to their strange charm and liberated desires, Yamazaki slowly becomes entangled in their world of sensual freedom. As boundaries dissolve and inspiration takes hold, he begins to question whether this surreal encounter might be the key to finally completing his script.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kuninori Yamazaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Kuninori Yamazaki
- Original Score
- Hollow Dragon
- Original Title
- メンズ・サークル
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Tantan-Sha Company, Okura Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kuninori Yamazaki
Kuninori Yamazaki
Hollow Dragon
Katsuji Oyamada
Sachi Hamano
Department Leadership Roster
Kuninori Yamazaki
Director
Kuninori Yamazaki
Screenplay
Sachi Hamano
Producer
Katsuji Oyamada
Director of Photography
Hollow Dragon
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Circle of Desire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Circle of Desire about?
Yamazaki, a struggling screenwriter, heads into the mountains after hearing rumors about a group of men living together and conducting eccentric "philosophical erotic retreats." There, he witnesses heated debates—like whether Leonardo da Vinci was gay—followed by nights of uninhibited, body-driven exploration. Drawn to their strange charm and liberated desires, Yamazaki slowly becomes entangled in their world of sensual freedom. As boundaries dissolve and inspiration takes hold, he begins to question whether this surreal encounter might be the key to finally completing his script.
Who directed Circle of Desire?
Circle of Desire was directed by Kuninori Yamazaki.
Who stars in Circle of Desire?
The principal cast of Circle of Desire includes Tôshi Yanagi, Takeshi Tashiro, Hiroshi Yamoto, Naohiro Hirakawa, Seiji Nakamitsu.
When was Circle of Desire released and how long is it?
Circle of Desire was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Circle of Desire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Circle of Desire was composed by Hollow Dragon.