“The Willoughbys” Finds Light in the Darkness
A dark film in the tradition The Brother’s Grimm.
Gentle Punishment Goodnight, Master
Hiroshi is a middle-aged man who is always on edge. He is currently unemployed, but is a former elite businessman with a quick mind. In order to make a comeback, Hiroshi dreams of becoming an Akutagawa Prize-winning author, and is influenced by Junichiro Tanigawa , who attempts to "have people around him play roles and write about their experiences". He has his girlfriend Yumi seduce a young man and have a relationship with him, giving her a real-life NTR (netorare) experience. He is excited by the situation, as she writhes in fear that he might really leave her. Thus begins a psychological SM relationship with those around her.
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Hiroshi is a middle-aged man who is always on edge. He is currently unemployed, but is a former elite businessman with a quick mind. In order to make a comeback, Hiroshi dreams of becoming an Akutagawa Prize-winning author, and is influenced by Junichiro Tanigawa , who attempts to "have people around him play roles and write about their experiences". He has his girlfriend Yumi seduce a young man and have a relationship with him, giving her a real-life NTR (netorare) experience. He is excited by the situation, as she writhes in fear that he might really leave her. Thus begins a psychological SM relationship with those around her.
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Written By:Hitoshi Ishikawa
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Runtime:70 minutes
Studio:Lovepunk, Okura Pictures
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