Lovers and Secrets

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.

• Release date
• July 19, 2003
• Runtime
• 61 min
• Genres
• Drama, Romance
• Director
• Yutaka Ikejima

Cast

H

Hiroshi Takemoto Hayama Riku

S

Shiori Kawamura Momoko Nashida

M

Mikihiro Hyôdo Akihiko Yuya Ishikawa Kazuya

S

Shôichi Yokosuka Yuuki Kikujiro Honda Honda

G

Guriko Yamanote Nursery mom

K

Ken'ichi Kanbe Akihiko's colleague