Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Passion is a raw and unforgettable debut feature that explores the emotional turmoil of a love triangle. Buy the Blu-ray today!
With skillful cinematography and easy-to-follow subtitles, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Passion is a must-see for fans of modern relationships and complex love stories.
Hamaguchi’s direction is masterful, and he creates a palpable sense of tension and suspense throughout the film.
The cinematography is also stunning, and the use of close-ups and long takes allows the viewer to feel the characters’ emotions on a deeply personal level.
The subtitles in Passion are easy to follow, so those of us who don’t understand Japanese can enjoy the movie.
The translation is clear and concise, and it does not distract from the film’s powerful storytelling or bold visuals.
I recommend Passion for fans of complex love stories and modern relationships.
Buy the Passion Blu-ray today and experience this raw and unforgettable debut feature for yourself!
Passion
Film Movement
Not Rated
Blu-ray Release Date 10/17/23
Synopsis
When Kaho (Aoba Kawai) and Tomoya (Ryuta Okamoto) announce their engagement at a celebratory dinner with friends, they are unprepared for the emotional turmoil that is unleashed once a prior infidelity comes to light.
Later that evening, Tomoya is invited to the apartment of his former classmate, Takako (Fusako Urabe), leading to further revelations of passion and indiscretion.
Blu-ray Bonus Features
- Introduction by director Ryusuke Hamaguchi
- From Passion to Fortune video essay by film and theatre writer Kenji Fujishima
Director
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
Producer
Satoshi Fujii
Writer
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi
Cast
Aoba Kawai
Fusako Urabe
Nao Okabe
Ryuta Okamoto
Kiyohiko Shibukawa
Yue
Genre
Drama
Romance
Language
Japanese with English Subtitles
Official Trailer: Passion
Movie
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