Lovers and Secrets

Lovers and Secrets

Lovers and Secrets

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Lovers and Secrets

"I love you... This is the story of men who can't say such simple words."

2003

1h 1m

2.0(2 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

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.

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Okura Pictures

Cast & Crew

11 members

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Hiroshi Takemoto

Hayama Riku

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Shiori Kawamura

Momoko Nashida

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Mikihiro Hyôdo

Akihiko

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石川ゆうや

Kazuya

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横須賀正一

Yuuki

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本多菊次朗

Honda

本多菊次朗

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Guriko Yamanote

Nursery mom

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Ken'ichi Kanbe

Akihiko's colleague

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Masaya Sakurai

Takeo Nashida

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Hachisu Hana

Baby Renka

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橋本杏子

Neighbor who takes care of baby

橋本杏子

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