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.

• Yutaka IkejimaDirector
• Kyoko GodaiScreenplay

• Hiroshi TakemotoHayama Riku
• Shiori KawamuraMomoko Nashida
• Mikihiro HyôdoAkihiko
• Yuya IshikawaKazuya
• Shôichi YokosukaYuuki
• Kikujiro HondaHonda
• Guriko YamanoteNursery mom
• Ken'ichi KanbeAkihiko's colleague
• Masaya SakuraiTakeo Nashida
• Hachisu HanaBaby Renka
• Kyoko HashimotoNeighbor who takes care of baby