- 2024
- Strand Releasing
- 2 h
SummaryWhen Kôsuke was 14 years old, his mother died. He spent his adolescence in a rural village and suppressed his feelings as a gay male. Now, Kôsuke (Ryohei Suzuki) has grown up and works as a fashion magazine editor in Tokyo. He meets Ryûta (Hio Miyazawa), who works as a personal trainer. Ryûta's mother raised him alone and he is close to his mom. ...
Directed By:Daishi Matsunaga
Written By:Makoto Takayama, Daishi Matsunaga, Kyôko Inukai
Egoist
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Apr 15, 2024
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Though Egoist can sometimes feel overly tidy, there’s something refreshing about its straightforward approach. Consistent with its style, which is so free of ornament, it pursues its themes with a welcome directness.
Apr 18, 2024
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As the film leans into melodrama, it loses both its friction and frisson, and a steaming-hot premise turns into something cold to the touch.
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Production Company:
- Nikkatsu
- Rights Cube
- Robot Communications
- Tokyo Theatres
Release Date:Apr 19, 2024
Duration:2 h
Awards
Asian Film Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
New York Asian Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Tama Cinema Forum
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
