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Call Boy
娼年
2018 119 min Japan 18+
★6.7
Drama
Director: Daisuke Miura
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Description
Ryo Morinaka is a university student and works part-time at a bar. He is bored with his daily life and exists in a state of torpor. One day, his friend Shinya Tajima brings the owner of a host bar over to the place where Ryo Morinaka works. Shizuka Mido is the owner of the host bar. Soon, Ryo Morinaka begins to work for Shizuka Mido at the members only host bar. He feels embarrassment initially, but he fulfills the desires of women and develops a sense of purpose.
Starring
Tôri Matsuzaka
Actor
Sei Matobu
Actor
Ami Tomite
Actor
Awards
2 wins total
Key opinion
A melancholy erotic parable that explores female self-discovery and the breaking of gender norms through the lens of male prostitution. The film prioritizes emotional depth and aesthetic sensuality over mere pornography.
| Screenplay | The screenplay functions as an erotic parable of human connection rather than a crude exposé of the sex industry. | |
| Theme | The film uses unconventional sexuality to explore themes of female self-discovery and the disruption of social gender patterns. | |
| Acting | Toriyama Mazuka's performance anchors the story, portraying a protagonist who learns to understand women through his professional encounters. | |
| Accessibility | The explicit nature of the sexual scenes divides viewers, with some appreciating the aesthetic sensuality and others finding it unsuitable for younger audiences. |