Lovers and Secrets
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.
Cast
Hiroshi Takemoto
as Hayama Riku
Shiori Kawamura
as Momoko Nashida
Mikihiro Hyôdo
as Akihiko
Yuya Ishikawa
as Kazuya
Shôichi Yokosuka
as Yuuki
Kikujiro Honda
as Honda
Guriko Yamanote
as Nursery mom
Ken'ichi Kanbe
as Akihiko's colleague
Masaya Sakurai
as Takeo Nashida
Hachisu Hana
as Baby Renka
