"I'm getting married soon. That's why I want you to take photos." Photographer Yusuke is asked by his junior high school classmate Azusa, whom he has reunited with after a long time, to take wedding photos. Yusuke had been dating Azusa since junior high school. However, they broke up upon graduating from college due to a certain reason. Yusuke agrees, but Azusa's future spouse is unaware of Yusuke's relationship with him. (Source: Japanese = suzue-takayuki.amebaownd.com || Translation = kisskh) ~~ Release dates: Dec 5, 2021 (Festival) | Sep 18, 2025 (Online) Edit Translation
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How social pressure makes you do the wrong things in life...
Wow, this short does not have a review... I reluctantly write reviews for "old" series/movies but in this case I have to.This short is an excellent example how social pressure leads to an unhappy life in Japan where it is expected to follow social conformity. And with this is brings a lot of pain and heartbreak and it's depicted in detail and nuances in everyones face.
"please be happy" and "love someone but me" are the central points in this short. Azusa (speak Az'sa) is selfish, he broke up because he wanted to show his children to his grandma. But even when his Grandma dies and he can*t fullfill her wish he is confined in his personal construct to conform. Yusuke (speak: Yus'ke) is still in love and can't move on. It culmulates when Azusa selfishly asks Yusuke to make wedding photos. And that's where we see that both are not happy.
This short is really depressing but it's also important to show it, especially considering the comments where you read that it is a thing that some people can't escape the social pressure. And it shows, that a lot of people surpress their real selves, which is really really sad. So for me, this is a recommandation. You can watch it on youtube: https://youtu.be/md47vntaqwU
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Society or Cowardice?
The selfishness of one destroys the life of two. The reason behind their pain is a cowardly excuse as it doesn't hold up at the end. Azusa worked hard to fit in and worked even harder to hurt Yusuke more after they broke up by asking him to take his wedding photos, love someone else and to add not him. Yet, clearly he did this to still see him. Turning the knife slowly and deeper with every word.I was left angry not with the decision to get married but by including Yusuke like that and giving directives like it's an easy thing to pick up or put down at will. People will do what they choose to do but to tag someone along, especially knowing the pain he previously created, was cruel.
Kenya is a very good actor. In 30 minutes we experienced the binding pain of a refused and controlled love. Even his movements, his walking pace felt painful.
The director did a great job speaking without verbalizing much. The body movements, the still moments, the convo between them is very effective.
Definitely worth the watch.
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