TIFF ‘22 Coverage: ‘My Policeman’
'My Policeman' simultaneously delighted and disappointed audiences at TIFF, but everyone can agree that the performances and truth of the story will convince audiences that this film is worth the watch.

When Akihiko was a high school student, he confessed his love to his childhood friend Kumi, but he fell in love with him. After that, Akihiko, who passed the university's Faculty of Science, receives a live invitation from Kumi, who is active as an underground idol. However, after the live, I witnessed the manager and Kumi starting to get involved at the venue. Disappointed Akihiko will work on joint research with Eri, who was the professor's mistress. Then, he develops a new drug, Exo Squall, that will increase his love.
'My Policeman' simultaneously delighted and disappointed audiences at TIFF, but everyone can agree that the performances and truth of the story will convince audiences that this film is worth the watch.
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