Hard Duty
ポリス
Synopsis
Natsuo, a rookie detective and closeted gay man, secretly admires his calm and stoic senior, Kirino. During a late-night pursuit of a convenience-store thief, the two are overpowered and assaulted, leaving Natsuo shattered and disillusioned. While he begins to distance himself from Koide, the man he once connected with, Koide unexpectedly encounters Kirino at a bar, leading to a dangerous entanglement. As desire, betrayal, and trauma collide, the three officers are pulled into a dark triangle where love and danger blur—and finding a way out becomes increasingly uncertain.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tarō Araki
- Screenplay & Story
- Yumi Yoshiyuki
- Original Title
- ポリス
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Taro Pro, Okura Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tarō Araki
Yumi Yoshiyuki
Issaku Maei
Shōji Sakai
Department Leadership Roster
Tarō Araki
Director
Yumi Yoshiyuki
Screenplay
Issaku Maei
Director of Photography
Shōji Sakai
Editor
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What is Hard Duty about?
Natsuo, a rookie detective and closeted gay man, secretly admires his calm and stoic senior, Kirino. During a late-night pursuit of a convenience-store thief, the two are overpowered and assaulted, leaving Natsuo shattered and disillusioned. While he begins to distance himself from Koide, the man he once connected with, Koide unexpectedly encounters Kirino at a bar, leading to a dangerous entanglement. As desire, betrayal, and trauma collide, the three officers are pulled into a dark triangle where love and danger blur—and finding a way out becomes increasingly uncertain.
Who directed Hard Duty?
Hard Duty was directed by Tarō Araki.
Who stars in Hard Duty?
The principal cast of Hard Duty includes Masahiro Nishikawa, Mikio Sato, Takao, Kōichi Imaizumi, Masaru Endô.
When was Hard Duty released and how long is it?
Hard Duty was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.