Lovers and Secrets
2002, Japanese. Directed by Yutaka Ikejima.
I love you... This is the story of men who can't say such simple words.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Cast & crew
- Yutaka IkejimaDirector
- Masaya SakuraiTakeo Nashida
- Hiroshi TakemotoHayama Riku
- Shiori KawamuraMomoko Nashida
- Mikihiro HyôdoAkihiko
- Yuya IshikawaKazuya
- Shôichi YokosukaYuuki
- Kikujiro HondaHonda
- Guriko YamanoteNursery mom
- Ken'ichi KanbeAkihiko's colleague
- Hachisu HanaBaby Renka
- Kyoko HashimotoNeighbor who takes care of baby
Details
- Released
- 31 December 2002
- Original title
- 恋する男たち
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kyoko Godai
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How long is Lovers and Secrets?
Lovers and Secrets runs 61 minutes (1h 1m).
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Which OTT platform is Lovers and Secrets on?
Lovers and Secrets isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 December 2002. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lovers and Secrets?
If you liked Lovers and Secrets, try It Feels So Good, Fifty Shades Freed, The Duke of Burgundy.
Who directed Lovers and Secrets?
Lovers and Secrets (2002) was directed by Yutaka Ikejima and stars Masaya Sakurai, Hiroshi Takemoto, Shiori Kawamura.