Udagawachou de Matteteyo

On the neon-lit streets of Shibuya, high school student Momose stumbles upon a startling secret: his quiet classmate Yashiro, whom he barely knew, is walking confidently in a dress and makeup. Instead of averting his gaze, Momose becomes transfixed—curious, confused, and undeniably drawn. What follows is an awkward, intense dance of discovery as Momose pursues a baffled and embarrassed Yashiro, who is terrified of being exposed. Momose’s relentless yet clumsy attempts to understand his own feelings—and Yashiro’s hidden world—push both boys to confront their deepest insecurities about gender, desire, and self-acceptance. Adapted from a manga, this 2015 Japanese film is a raw, tender, and polarizing look at first love tangled in societal expectations, cross-dressing, and the messy reality of teenage emotions. With a runtime that packs surprising depth, *Udagawachou de Matteteyo* offers no easy answers, but it dares to ask the painful questions about what it means to love someone––and yourself––in all your complicated glory.