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Release Year2019
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes13
DirectorDaisuke Yamanouchi
WritersDaisuke Yamanouchi
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Shortest Distance Is Round
About The Shortest Distance Is Round
Haruto is a freshman and a loner high school student until the arrival of the new teacher Aoyama. Aoyama cares for Haruto and starts to exchange letters with him, as something more grows inside both of them. But one night, an unexpected kiss ends their beautiful relationship. Three years later, Haruto has become a male prostitute in order to pay back his debts, when he reunites with Aoyama by chance. How will Haruto face his feelings for Aoyama when given a second chance? Should it be 'noir' or should it be 'blanc'? Two versions. Two completely different fates. (The two versions differ in the last 15 minutes)
Directed by Daisuke Yamanouchi, The Shortest Distance Is Round leans on a strong ensemble — Riku Mukai, Ryohei Shioguchi, Hattori Muo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 2019.
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