Lovers and Secrets (2003)
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.
Director:
Yutaka Ikejima
Writer:
Kyoko Godai
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Hiroshi Takemoto as Hayama Riku |
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Shiori Kawamura as Momoko Nashida |
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Mikihiro Hyôdo as Akihiko |
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Yuya Ishikawa as Kazuya |
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Shôichi Yokosuka as Yuuki |
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Kikujiro Honda as Honda |
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Guriko Yamanote as Nursery mom |
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Ken'ichi Kanbe as Akihiko's colleague |
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Masaya Sakurai as Takeo Nashida |
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Hachisu Hana as Baby Renka |
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Kyoko Hashimoto as Neighbor who takes care of baby |
| Directing | Yutaka Ikejima | Director |
| Sound | Kazumi Ohba | Music |
| Editing | Shōji Sakai | Editor |
| Directing | Takashi Ogawa | Assistant Director |
| Writing | Kyoko Godai | Screenplay |
| Camera | Ichiro Tsuda | Still Photographer |
| Crew | Kikujiro Honda | Thanks |
| Crew | Sakiko Toku | Thanks |
| Crew | Hiroshi Harada | Thanks |
| Crew | Kyoko Hashimoto | Thanks |
| Crew | Kenichi Kôbe | Thanks |
| Crew | Manji Tsukiyono | Thanks |
| Camera | Yōichi Shiga | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Soichiro Takeuchi | Second Assistant Director |
| Camera | Toshiki Akaike | Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Yuji Okabe | Assistant Camera |
| Lighting | Yōichi Shiga | Gaffer |
