Spring Like Lover
After Shin grows distrustful of his lover, Kazu, he returns to his ex, Takashi. However, Takashi is now living the life of a heterosexual married man. Kazu feels he has nowhere left to go… (Source: GagaOOLala)
In this raw, 33-minute Japanese short film, love is a cage—and everyone is trying to break free. After a wave of jealousy, Shin (Tact Igarashi) accuses his devoted partner Kazu (Konosuke Furuya) of infidelity. Hurt and confused, Kazu seeks solace in his ex-boyfriend Takashi (Kazuki Kawakami), only to find him living as a straight married man. But Takashi harbors buried desires, and his rekindled obsession sets off a devastating chain of manipulation, blackmail, and violence. As secrets collide, each man must face the consequences of his choices—and the uncomfortable truth that no one is innocent. Blurring the line between passion and possession, *Spring Like Lover* is a brutally honest, emotionally charged drama that refuses to look away from the ugly side of love. Stunning performances and tight direction make this a must-watch for fans of realistic, adult LGBTQ+ storytelling.