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The Shortest Distance Is Round

2019Movie1 h 10 min

54

MediocreGoodWatch score

A slow-burning, romantic romance movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Noir or Blanc? Two versions. Two completely different fates.

Haruto is a freshman and a loner high school student until the arrival of the new teacher Aoyama. Aoyama cares for Haruto and starts to exchange letters with him, as something more grows inside both of them. But one night, an unexpected kiss ends their beautiful relationship. Three years later, Haruto has become a male prostitute in order to pay back his debts, when he reunites with Aoyama by chance. How will Haruto face his feelings for Aoyama when given a second chance? Should it be 'noir' or should it be 'blanc'? Two versions. Two completely different fates. (The two versions differ in the last 15 minutes)

Feels like

LGBTQ+ Romance
Character-Driven Drama
Melancholy Tone
Slow-Burn Storytelling
Intimate Character Study
Japanese Cinema
Teacher-Student Relationship
Psychological Complexity

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by: Daisuke Yamanouchi
Written by: Daisuke Yamanouchi

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Facts

July 5, 2019 · 1 h 10 min · Sexual Content

Released: July 5, 2019
Runtime: 1 h 10 min
Content: Sexual Content
Genres: Romance, Drama
Original language: Japanese
Made in: Japan

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5 questions, like "Is The Shortest Distance Is Round worth watching?"

Questions about The Shortest Distance Is Round

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Is The Shortest Distance Is Round worth watching?

54

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.4).

Is there a sequel to The Shortest Distance Is Round?

The Shortest Distance Is Round (2019)
The Shortest Distance Is Round 2: Rain and Soda (2020)
The Shortest Distance Is Round 3: Fallen Flowers (2020)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 3 in its series, followed by The Shortest Distance Is Round 2: Rain and Soda (2020).

Is The Shortest Distance Is Round good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Shortest Distance Is Round plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Shortest Distance Is Round in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.