“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.
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Cast
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Masaya Sakurai
Takeo Nashida
No other roles listed
Hiroshi Takemoto
Hayama Riku
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Shiori Kawamura
Momoko Nashida
Also in
Geinô Ura Jôji: Juku Niku no Kanshoku
The Groper and Rapist: The Lewd Visitor
Mikihiro Hyôdo
Akihiko
Also in
Atsui nikutai, nureta ichiya
Hentai jukujo: Hatsujô numeri
Yuya Ishikawa
Kazuya
Known for
Tokyo Vampire Hotel
The Machine Girl
Shôichi Yokosuka
Yuuki
Also in
The Cursed Kiss
Foam of the Heart
Kikujiro Honda
Honda
Known for
The Japanese Wife Next Door
Guriko Yamanote
Nursery mom
Also in
My Rosy Life, His Rosy Passion
The Onanie Les
Ken'ichi Kanbe
Akihiko's colleague
Also in
Celluloid Nightmares
Twilight Dinner
Hachisu Hana
Baby Renka
No other roles listed
Kyoko Hashimoto
Neighbor who takes care of baby
Known for
Evil Dead Trap
Yutaka Ikejima Director · Kyoko Godai Screenplay Hitomi Oba Composer
First release December 31, 2002 · Produced in Japan · Production Okura Pictures
Production
Cement Match
Production
Okura Pictures
Production
Japan
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Original title
恋する男たち
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · December 31, 2002
Limited theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Japan
July 19, 2003 · Limited theatrical · Tokyo International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
April 15, 2005 · Digital · DMM/Fanza
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