Mar. 01, 2014|Japan|123 Min.|R
Genre: Adult;Drama;Mystery;Romance
Description: Love’s Whirlpool, a 2014 Japanese film, is set in a high-rise residential building in Roppongi, where four men and four women pay to enter an anonymous sex club. The owner informs them they have from midnight until 5:00 A.M. to engage in any sexual activities they desire, with specific rules: showering after sex, mandatory condom use, and respecting women’s boundaries.
After the owner leaves, the participants are left in silence, gradually starting conversations as the night progresses. The Freeter approaches the office lady, while other pairs form: the salaryman with the kindergarten teacher, the NEET with the college student, and the factory worker with the regular customer. The college student, despite her shy demeanor, reveals a strong sexual drive, while the factory worker experiences his first sexual encounter.
As the night unfolds, the group becomes more open, sharing darker secrets. The salaryman admits to cheating on his wife, and the kindergarten teacher confesses to having fantasies about a student. Partners begin to switch, with the Freeter expressing interest in the college student, prompting the NEET to intervene, questioning if he has feelings for her. The factory worker and the regular customer continue their pairing, seemingly overlooked by the others. The clerk returns with sex toys, adding to the night’s intensity as the group delves deeper into their desires and vulnerabilities.
Cast director: Daisuke Miura
Cast actor: Sosuke Ikematsu, Mugi Kadowaki, Kenichi Takitoh, Eriko Nakamura, Hirofumi Arai, Yoko Mitsuya, Muck Akazawa, Ryusuke Komakine, Tokio Emoto, Nobue Yu
Original name: 愛の渦