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A Shyness for the Real Thing

1995Movie58 min

20
TerribleGoodWatch score

An explicitly sexual, thrilling movie about everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A female teacher is dispatched as a private tutor. One of her students, a high school boy, falls in love with her at first sight, and when they are alone he suddenly pounces on her. Although she is reluctant, she becomes immersed in the young boy's love. However, she has a crush on someone else. Although she is devoted to him, she is unable to bring herself to say it, and he has always been taken by another woman.

Feels like

  • Teacher-Student Romance
  • Erotic Tension
  • Psychological Drama
  • Forbidden Love
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Complex Characters
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Intrigue

Cast

Crew

Written by
Hajime Shimada
Produced by
Fumio Sanada

Everyone

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Facts

July 21, 1995 · 58 min · Sexual Content

Released
July 21, 1995
Runtime
58 min
Content
Sexual Content
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is A Shyness for the Real Thing worth watching?"

Questions about A Shyness for the Real Thing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Shyness for the Real Thing worth watching?

20
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 20.

Is A Shyness for the Real Thing good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is A Shyness for the Real Thing in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.