Slight Fever of a 20 Year Old

Hatachi no binetsu
Japan, 1993. 114 mins. Water Bearer

Tatsuro is a sullen teenager who would rather spend his time turning tricks than going to school. Working out of a hustler bar he remains an aloof professional, never shying away from even the kinkiest of requests. His best friend, Shin, while not as good at turning tricks likes to hang around Tatsuro to pick up pointers. The story climaxes when Shin admits his true love to Tatsuro, forcing Tatsuro to face the reality of his life and a future he has never planned for.

Director: Ryosuke Hashiguchi