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A playful, meta-cinematic time capsule, Hyururu... 1985 blurs the line between fiction and autobiography. Director Hashiguchi Ryosuke appears as himself, documenting the chaotic, tender process of making a film with his friends in mid-80s Japan. Through casual, overheard conversations with a girl and quiet moments between young men, the film constructs a dreamy, slice-of-life portrait of queer desire, artistic frustration, and the fleeting magic of youth. Never a conventional romance, it’s more a poetic meditation on what it means to capture love on camera—and to live it off-screen. An early, rare gem of Japanese LGBTQ+ cinema that feels both utterly raw and deeply nostalgic.

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80s_celluloid_ghost

March 2024

7/10

I’m a sucker for grainy 16mm and found-footage meta-narratives. Hyururu... 1985 isn’t polished, but its raw, hazy visuals and the candid way it frames the act of filmmaking feel like discovering a lost diary. Not for everyone, but a treasure for visual historians.

queer_cinema_archivist

July 2023

8/10

For its time, this film is a radical document. It shows queer friendships and a tentative romance without exploitation or tragic endings. The consent feels organic, the power dynamics refreshingly balanced. A vital piece of LGBTQ+ film heritage that deserves restoration.

plot_holes_anonymous

November 2024

3/10

I appreciate the historical significance, but as a film, it’s painfully slow and meandering. Nothing really happens—just vague conversations and aimless wandering. The meta aspect feels gimmicky rather than profound. I struggled to stay awake.

blossom_petal_90

February 2025

6/10

I admire the gentle chemistry between the lead and his friend, but the lack of a real plot left me wanting more actual romance. Still, there’s a sweet, melancholic vibe that stuck with me. For hardcore BL fans of vintage stuff only.

soundtrack_sleuth

September 2023

5/10

The sound design is minimalist—mostly ambient noise and fragmented dialogue. One or two melancholic guitar strums appear, but nothing memorable. As an OST lover, I felt starved. The visuals carry the mood, not the music.