Short Film Spotlight: An A Peel for Justice by Jeff Aquino
Jeff Aquino’s film “Viral” placed second in 2020’s Incluvie Film Festival fest, he’s back again with his film "An A Peel for Justice".
Lovers and Secrets
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.
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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.
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Genre:Drama, Romance
Written By:Kyoko Godai
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Runtime:61 minutes
Studio:Cement Match, Okura Pictures
Cast
Yutaka Ikejima
Director
Masaya Sakurai
Takeo Nashida
Hiroshi Takemoto
Hayama Riku
Shiori Kawamura
Momoko Nashida
Mikihiro Hyôdo
Akihiko
Yuya Ishikawa
Kazuya
Shôichi Yokosuka
Yuuki
Kikujiro Honda
Honda
Guriko Yamanote
Nursery mom
Ken'ichi Kanbe
Akihiko's colleague
Hachisu Hana
Baby Renka
Kyoko Hashimoto
Neighbor who takes care of baby
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