The Gaze of a Beautiful Boy

2003Movie1 h 1 min

20
TerribleGoodWatch score

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

Good for friends night · comfort watch · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

We grow into adults, embraced by a gentle night...

Fumiya, a beautiful boy with no fixed address, sells his body to random men in the park. One day, he is in trouble but is saved by a middle-aged university professor, who sets him on a new life. However, when he finds that the professor has the same scar on his forehead as Fumiya, he learns a shocking truth... Having learned about the lives of men who live for love across time, Fumiya walks out proudly into the sunlight filtering through the trees.

Feels like

  • Queer Romance Drama
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Visually Poetic
  • Emotional Vulnerability
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Subtle Social Commentary
  • Sensual & Tender
  • Bittersweet Resolution

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Written by
Kôji Yamazaki

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Facts

April 26, 2003 · 1 h 1 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
April 26, 2003
Runtime
1 h 1 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Gaze of a Beautiful Boy worth watching?"

Questions about The Gaze of a Beautiful Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Gaze of a Beautiful Boy worth watching?

20
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 20.

Is The Gaze of a Beautiful Boy good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Gaze of a Beautiful Boy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Gaze of a Beautiful Boy in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.