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In 1983 Japan, 'Our Season' quietly broke ground as one of the earliest cinematic explorations of a gay relationship. The film follows Junpei Sakurai and Toshiya Saeki, a young couple running a small bar together—a haven funded by two older mentors, Toshiharu and Joji, who once served as father figures. But when the older couple’s own relationship shatters after Joji’s departure, the ripple effects test Junpei and Toshiya’s bond. As they grapple with love, loss, and the fragile nature of chosen family, the film captures a tender, melancholic slice of queer life in a conservative era. Despite its low budget and dated production values, 'Our Season' remains a poignant time capsule—raw, honest, and quietly revolutionary for its unflinching portrayal of gay love without tragedy as the sole focus.

Hiroki Ryuichi

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Nakane Toru

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Noguchi Goro

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Osugi Ren

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retro_queer_cinephile

Dec 3, 2024

7/10

I went in expecting a disaster based on the rating, but I was pleasantly surprised by how tender this film is. Yes, the acting is stagey and the sound is terrible, but there's an earnestness to the way it portrays two men simply living together. For 1983, that’s nothing short of radical. I give it a 7 for historical value and heart.

jaded_drama_logician

Nov 18, 2024

2/10

I understand the historical importance, but as a piece of entertainment this is nearly unwatchable. The pacing drags, the dialogue feels unnatural, and the emotional beats land flat because the script doesn’t give characters room to breathe. The low rating is justified—this is for completists only.

vintage_bl_romantic

Jan 29, 2025

8/10

I cried. I won’t lie, the rawness of Junpei and Toshiya's relationship got me. They aren't glamorous or perfect, but you can feel the weight of their love. And the older couple's backstory broke my heart. If you can look past the old-school production, this is a gem for anyone who loves deep, emotional queer stories.

sociology_of_love_phd

Feb 22, 2025

4/10

Worth watching once for academic purposes. The film shows how queer relationships were framed (or hidden) in 80s Japanese media—lots of implication, no open affection. The power imbalance between the older patrons and the younger couple is uncomfortable and never examined critically. It’s a product of its time, but not a pleasant one.

side_couple_devotee

Mar 14, 2025

6/10

I watched for the main couple but ended up obsessed with Toshiharu and Joji. Their tragic separation haunts the entire film and gave me all the angst I crave. Too bad we don’t get more of their story. The main leads were sweet but a bit flat. Still, if you love hurt/comfort, this is a hidden well.