Egoist

Based on Makoto Takayama’s semi-autobiographical novel, director Daishi Matsunaga’s Egoist is a uniquely sexy and heartfelt drama about family. Kosuke, a fashion magazine editor in his mid 30s, revels in the blessings of his comfortable lifestyle. When he hires Ryuta, a personal trainer, he gets more than he bargained for. The two fall in love, but when Kosuke discovers Ryuta secretly works as an escort to provide for himself and his mother, the two men strike a financial agreement. However, when tragedy strikes, Kosuke and Ryuta’s mother grow closer and must confront a new future together.

“Daishi Matsunaga’s adaptation of the late Makoto Takayama’s autobiographical novel is a joy; a satisfyingly textured, bittersweet character study infused with warmth and energy.”
– Wendy Ide, Screen International