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Bara no Sasayaki o Kike

Bara no Sasayaki o Kike  ·  1995, Japan
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● Completed 🕑 1995

The legendary Nogaike, where couples who have vowed to love each other are sure to be united forever. There, Shinji meets a beautiful guy named Junnosuke. Shinji becomes crazy about the mysterious Junnosuke. But Shinji…

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In 1995 Japan, 'Bara no Sasayaki o Kike' (Listen to the Whisper of the Rose) weaves a hauntingly erotic tale of forbidden love and supernatural fate. The story centers on the legendary Nogaike pond, a mystical place where couples who vow eternal love are said to be united forever. Shinji, a lonely young man, stumbles upon this enchanted spot and meets Junnosuke, a breathtakingly beautiful stranger with an air of mystery. Instantly captivated, Shinji becomes consumed by obsession, diving headlong into a passionate and intense affair. But as their bond deepens, dark secrets begin to surface—Junnosuke harbors a supernatural nature that ties their love to an ancient, tragic cycle. This pink film, a cult classic of Japanese gay cinema, blends raw eroticism with ghostly folklore, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that explores the boundaries between desire, destiny, and the spectral. Prepare for a visceral, atmospheric journey where love and obsession blur the line between the living and the dead.

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bl_lover_retro
March 2025
8/10
I'm a sucker for vintage BL and this film delivers a raw, passionate love story set against a mystical backdrop. The chemistry between Shinji and Junnosuke is electric, and the erotic scenes are surprisingly artistic for a 90s pink film. If you can handle the dated aesthetics, it's a hidden gem.
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logical_viewer_22
January 2026
5/10
The supernatural premise is intriguing, but the execution is messy. The plot meanders and characters do illogical things for the sake of eroticism. I appreciate the attempt at LGBTQ+ representation in 90s Japan, but the narrative lacks coherence. Not for plot-driven viewers.
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vintage_vhs_lover
August 2025
7/10
The grainy film stock and soft-focus lighting create a dreamy, nostalgic quality that perfectly suits the supernatural romance. The use of the legendary pond as a setting is hauntingly beautiful. While the erotic scenes are explicit, they are shot with a certain artistry that elevates the material.
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ethics_in_bl
November 2025
4/10
As a scholar of LGBTQ+ media, I find this film historically significant but deeply problematic in its depiction of consent and power dynamics. The obsessive pursuit and lack of clear boundaries are worrying, even for a pink film. Worth studying but not for casual viewing.