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Release Year1996
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorSachi Hamano
WritersKuninori Yamazaki
TypeFeature Film
Rating1.7 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsAlliance of Desire
About Alliance of Desire
Veteran detective Ishiyama and novice detective Kawanishi are in charge of a case in which a young man was raped and then murdered in a hotel. Kawanishi begins investigating Otori and comes into contact with several men. Is the culprit a martial arts enthusiast, an SM enthusiast, or someone unexpected? During the investigation, the following incident occurs. Kawanishi becomes lustful every time he meets men and begins to realize that he is gay. What did Kawanishi see the next morning, intoxicated with dazzling pleasure?
Directed by Sachi Hamano, Alliance of Desire leans on a strong ensemble — Misaki Nitta, Hajime Mao, Taro Kai — 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 drama titles of 1996.
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