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Love Master

2007·Movie
1h 20min
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, show business, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

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About

Kikunosuke was born as a child outside marriage and raised by Tatsukichi, who is the female manager of Japanese traditional restaurant. Tatsukichi drills Kikunosuke hard in a Japanese traditional string instrument, Shamisen, and continence. However, Kikunosuke becomes a “man” by a Geisha, Botan when he turns 18, then he becomes a man who do sex for female and compensates for their unsatisfied physical and mental emptiness as his job, called “Saoshi (The rod master).” Also, he sets up for himself as a master of Shamisen. One day, a lonely club hostess, Nami, appears in front of Kikunosuke. Nami cannot get satisfied with sex and comes to Kikunosuke. He tried to make her happy with using various techniques, yet he gives up. With despaired and humiliated, Kikunosuke goes on a trip to become the best “Saoshi.” Then, Kikunosuke meets Yukino, has many struggles, at a bar, and he decides to sleep with Yukino. However, a mysterious man watching at them from outside.
Erotic DramaShowbiz CultureHistorical SettingComing-of-AgePsychological ExplorationSocial CommentaryShamisen MusicJapanese CinemaCharacter-Driven

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Is Love Master worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love Master rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Love Master?

1 h 20 min

Love Master runs 1 h 20 min.

What language is Love Master in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.