Lovers and Secrets

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.

Cast

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Hiroshi Takemoto

Hayama Riku

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Shiori Kawamura

Momoko Nashida

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Mikihiro Hyôdo

Akihiko

Yuya Ishikawa

Kazuya

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Shôichi Yokosuka

Yuuki

Kikujiro Honda

Honda

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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

Kyoko Hashimoto

Neighbor who takes care of baby