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.”
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yutaka Ikejima
- Screenplay & Story
- Kyoko Godai
- Original Score
- Hitomi Oba
- Original Title
- 恋する男たち
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Cement Match, Okura Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yutaka Ikejima
Kyoko Godai
Hitomi Oba
Yōichi Shiga
Shōji Sakai
Department Leadership Roster
Yutaka Ikejima
Director
Kyoko Godai
Screenplay
Shōji Sakai
Editor
Yōichi Shiga
Director of Photography
Hitomi Oba
Original Music Composer
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What is Lovers and Secrets about?
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.
Who directed Lovers and Secrets?
Lovers and Secrets was directed by Yutaka Ikejima.
Who stars in Lovers and Secrets?
The principal cast of Lovers and Secrets includes Masaya Sakurai, Hiroshi Takemoto, Shiori Kawamura, Mikihiro Hyôdo, Yuya Ishikawa.
When was Lovers and Secrets released and how long is it?
Lovers and Secrets was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Lovers and Secrets?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lovers and Secrets was composed by Hitomi Oba.