Shoko, who works at a government office, is married to a novelist. One day, her colleague Asa, who is also a fan of her husband, tells her that the novel he is writing is an erotic novel. She also gives him a sneak peek at the story. The setting is a government office where a married woman works. Before she knows it, Shoko has become a character in the story...
If you were to watch it on streaming when you have nothing to do, it’s still probably a giant waste of time, but you could do far worse. Paying $18 for a movie ticket and who knows how much for concessions turns this from an exercise in boredom to an exercise in frustration.
The film's storylines read as allegories for the queer experience and that's a source of solace for LGBTQIA+ fans!
'Tuca and Bertie' (2019) is an animated series centering around best friends of the same name as they traverse the challenges of their thirties.
The 2020 remake of 'The Invisible Man' explores the hidden nature of domestic violence with a classic sci-fi character.
'Yuri!!! on Ice' turned queerbaiting on its head and gave me hope when I needed it the most.
The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.
