Comedy ·Drama · Japan · 1983 · 1h 0m

Beautiful Mystery

巨根伝説 美しき謎

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Director
Genji Nakamura
Cast
Tatsuya Nagatomo as Takizawa Kei Shuto as Shinohara Ren Osugi as Makio Mitani Kaoru Yamashina as Masaya Kanataka as Masaharu Kan as
Crew
Hideo Itō — Director of Photography Makoto Sawada — Editor Rokurō Mochizuki — Screenplay
Synopsis

Shinohara, a young bodybuilder, joins a para-military sect in northern Japan. His instructor, Takizawa, takes a liking to the new recruit. After an early “special” training session the two develop a lasting and loving relationship.

Mood & Themes
japanrapenationalismlgbtpink filmblood brothermilitary trainingjingoismjapanese nationalistgay themeboys' love (bl)
Key Collaborators
Genji Nakamura Director Hideo Itō Director of Photography Makoto Sawada Editor Rokurō Mochizuki Screenplay
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