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Watch alone. Watch conscious.
*A little bit of spoiler alert*I just finished watching the movie and I won't say it is a "happy ending" because somehow it is not. It is a "twisted ending".
If people definition of happy ending is they ended up together than yeah, I give it to you, it is a happy ending, but is it?
He (Yoda Ryoji) saved him (Katsuragi Makoto) from the will and craze for killing himself, yes.
But did Makoto make Ryoji forget his past lover, not really, that is what the last scene is about, he said he is Alive. How many times will Makoto have to remind Ryoji that he is not his past lover, how many times will the trauma come back to him? Saving a person does not mean they are living, they are just alive.
(A simple example of that is when you are having a horrible day and someone, anyone comes to you and asks how you are, most of the time we don't answer that we are fine, we say we are alive or surviving.)
So they ended up alive and together but not necessarily happy.
Physical pleasure is not everything, they have a life to live, Ryoji has a hospital to go back to and Makoto has a job that he lost, he has to continue living somehow. How many things will they have to mend besides their souls?
But what makes it really twisted is that they will either have to die together or they are going to end up taking their own lives after the other dies.
They bound themselves so deeply that it is either alive together or dead together. It is twisted because they are literally bound to each other's heart.
The movie is great, I was hooked and deeply in. It is a great story/plot.
I enjoyed it and the actors, omg, they deserve an award for that.
If you have triggers tho, do not watch it.
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WOOOOW I HAD NO HEADPHONES BUT U NEED THEM (FOR FULL EXPERIENCE)
So very graphic but I loved it overall.People will call me a psycho but it's one of the best BL's for me. It gives you raw reality, not the sugar-coated mess you get in any other drama or BL. You feel the emotion so this is not for the faint of heart or people that's easily triggered don't watch it because it is very deep and has a solid storyline and deserves tens all across the board it needs appreciation for every aspect. This is deff a rewatch for me when I need a waking for life or just for fun honestly.
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I don't get why people don't read tags on the movie and read the overview AT ALL. It literally tells u the biz so don't get on here and bash it honestly. PLEASE READ BECAUSE IT IS FUNDAMENTAL FOR YOUR EYEBALLS AND MIND IF YOU DON'T HAVE THICK SKIN.
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Wow!
This movie was very different from what I usually watch, and it definitely had me wondering at times whether or not i should keep watching, but if i'm being frank i'm glad I did. I loved the plot and the acting was truly amazing. I would definitely recommend this movie. But keep in mind that this movie does have some pretty hard core scenes, so if that's not the kind of thing you can handle then you shouldn't watch.I was also wondering if anyone could recommend and similar movies/shows.
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This movie is not for everyone!! (Explicit content n psychologically twisted story)
ALERT:DON'T WATCH THIS, WHEN U R ALREADY DISTURBED OR AGITATED EMOTIONALLY ! 😆
Very Disturbing, Dark, Crippled, Weird n "Strictly A NO" way of saving someone by someone who is equally tormented n lost everything in life! :o :( 😂
In the first watch, U'll be shocked or disgusted with all the torture n sxl content.
But in the second watch (towards the end of the movie), U find a beautiful emotional Love story of two people, unfolding, who reached rock bottom in life, n mentally exhausted, healing together with each other's company, care n warmth.
LOVE AND LIFE DESERVE A SECOND CHANCE ALWAYS!! :(
PS: How on Earth did this Manga Author get "that idea " of saving someone!? (For the first half of the movie) ,
OmG!! Haha
**** About TITLE:
I always wondered why this is named so.
Haha, that title is very apt to the acts in the first half of the movie:
Usually, Saving someone from Trauma or depression is done by using medication/ physical n psychological treatments.
But here, Ryoji saved Makoto n instilled an idea in him to survive by using DANGEROUS DRUGS called "S*xl Abuse", OmG!! 🤯😂
If he can survive that abuse, he would surely value being alive.. this motto n thinking of Ryoji, No, the thoughts of the Author , OmG, Creepy Philosophy! 😂🤯
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I'm dumbfounded
Seriously..... What a movie!! Way beyond my expectations..... To be honest I wasn't expecting it to be this great..... The movie is a bit hardcore but it teaches you Stuff about life, love and loss...... How the unimaginable can drive your will to live..... Infuse a life force.....The movie for me stood between despair and amazement and went on to ignite hope.....
The chemistry between the two actors was awesome..... The acting pulled me in..... I wish they could convert it into a series.... Coz I was left wanting for more...... The music had an eerie, haunting vibe to it..... Especially the whistle tune.....
It's a 9/10 for me.....
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i feel like the movie was good confusing made me feel like wtf am i watching the actors did really well but i feel like it needs a pt2 on explaining properly or in depth why he kiddnaped him and decided to use him as a toy and r@pe him why he kept him in the basement of the hospital and to show how their new relashionship will progress
the whole movie is a what the fuck it kinda scared me the actors did so well thats its one of thoes that you hat the actor like they are the charecter they embraced their roles
i do hope for a movie 2 the start was confusing until the full movie pieces fit together but a second movie would finish it all
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ITS A SICK BUT INTERESTING BL
l watched this movie back in 2023 because l saw it getting recommended in a BL group , this is not for everyone, if you're not into dark psychological thriller don't even try to watch it🫣I'm traumatized till this day, the funny thing is l went back and watched it countless times😑we listen we don't judgeWas this review helpful to you?
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Honestly, I just watched the movie and created this account only to write this review.Let me start by saying: this film is the best in its category — dark, psychological, black flag, emotionally complex — and definitely not for everyone.
There’s no fluff, no healing romance, no happy ending. Just brutal realism.
Ryuji (the doctor) isn’t a manipulator — he’s broken, emotionally unstable. His actions are abhorrent, no doubt, but his guilt over not being able to save his previous lover pushes him to "save" Makoto.
But calling him a savior isn’t accurate either — because yes, maybe he helped Makoto exist... but at what cost?
Makoto was already broken before he met Ryuji. He was on his way to self-destruction, walking the line between numbness and death.
Ryuji interrupted that process — but in doing so, created a new trauma-bonded dependency unconsciously.
Even after being set free, Makoto returns. Not out of love, but because he doesn’t know how to exist anymore without this pain. He choose to be with Ryuji even after everything (you'll know why only after watching the movie)
There’s so much more I could say, but I’ll stop here to avoid major spoilers.
Just know: this is not a love story.
It’s a story of survival, where two unstable people cling to each other not because they should… but because they have no one else.
One is coping with guilt.
The other is clinging to the only thing that made him feel alive.
They don't deserve each other, they need each other.
Would definitely recommend but if you want fluff, cutesy, happy ending, can't handle real stuff then back off. Just because people don't understand or accept the story they give bad reviews.
LET ME SAY AGAIN: THIS IS NO LOVE STORY, IT IS MORE THAN THAT.
Hope this convince you to watch the movie.
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Did not expect this at all
Watched without reading much except the short summary.But men that was hardcore.
Sow this only in Mangas never in a movie. Loved the sex scenes as they were not porn per say. With enough exposed sides but hidden parts as well so it was not as nasty. Not a fun of porn at all.
The BDSM was not light but not hard , somewhere in the middle.
This thing about “pleasure changes the mind and body” i think its true. So Makoto getting hooked on pleasure even if he is not into men and in that situation it truly can happen. Specifically in the state of mind and psychy he was then.
The Doc (sorry bad at names didnt remeber his) you can see from a point that he is a little unstable as well - then we know why. He is saying to Makoto its not his fault but truly he is saying to himself.
Now on the overall i was amazed and will watch maybe again later. Also im a sucker for HE even it there is a bad start or angst (prefer none) or sad things. Man i would have really enjoyed if there was more after the Beach House Sex - but as this is more of an Smut BDSM Artistic Movie 😭🤣 then it has to end with
- Are you alive
- Yes i am.
Ps: I was expecting that Makoto will not let him leave and take his live.
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Dangerous is correct - read the content warnings before watching
First thing anyone thinking of watching this needs to know is that this is basically 90 mins of P*** with plot!Without giving spoilers this movie is in no way meant to be a depiction of anything nearing healthy so keep that in mind while watching it. All of the scenes the whole way through have you engage yet always slightly uncomfortable the whole way through - not in an uncanny valley type way but just in a 'this feels illegal to be watching this' kind of way which important because we are in no way meant to be sympathising with the abuser here regardless of his reasons.
I think the story in it was kind of interesting but let's all be real on why we actually finished the movie.
If you're looking for something toxic that is actually entertaining then this is for you but proceed with caution.
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Beneath the shock-value, there lies a narrative about life
Japan has always showcased some unique and interesting BL stories. It has given have very romantic and sugar-coated stories like Kieta Hatsukoi and Cherry Magic as well as some hard hitting and mature stories like Life: Senjou no Bokura and His (the movie). But sometimes, we are introduced to something wild and different. This is one of those storylines. Beyond the shocking and explicit scenes lies a profound message about the value of life, obscured by a barrage of perplexing moments that will leave you questioning your own understanding.The movie hits the ground running where we find Katsuragi is bound and naked at an unknown place by a mysterious person, who sexually assaults him while taunting him about the feeling of being alive. Through Katsuragi’s recurring dreams, we find out how he landed up in this mess. As his daily sexual torture ensues, we find him struggling to stay alive.
The movie although graphic deals with trauma, loss and self-guilt. As the story progresses, we find that both our characters, Katsuragi and Ryoji are dealing with psychological issues. The tremendous personal loss that they have suffered makes them suffer from guilt and depression and ultimately to suicide. This is where the story takes a darker turn and uses the tool of bondage and sex albeit non-consensual to drive home the point that life is important and you need to live it daily. You are responsible for your own actions but certain things are beyond your control and you can’t be blamed for the outcomes.
This dark and twisted movie works due to the truly excellent performance by the main cast. The conviction through which they have played their roles speaks volumes about their talent and professionalism. There were multiple scenes that were awkward with lots of nudity and graphic presentation of sex and the actors have put up a convincing performance.
In conclusion, if we are able to overlook the extensive amount of nudity, bondage, sexual assault and the twisted means to looking at life, the movie holds some important lessons on dealing with trauma and guilt. For any one suffering from such psychological afflictions needs to visit a doctor but this is certainly not the kind of help you would be looking for.
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Hidden Depths - if you are easily triggered, this is not the show for you
If you can get past the shock value of the F&$##d up situation these two find themselves in, you will actually find a surprisingly good story. I had to watch this more than once because the first time I watched it, I was like, “What the hell did I just see?”. But this is one of those stories where it sticks with you and you really think about it after the fact. You have two people who have been damaged, one who doesn’t want to go on living anymore and he is basically shocked back into living again by the other one. The imagery just gave it and added punch to the gut. They are each using the other to deal with their own trauma. I found it to be a very moving storyline.Was this review helpful to you?



