Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession

In the early 1920s, Yasuko, a budding actress, crosses paths with Chūya Nakahara, a young poet destined to be revered as a genius. Drawn to each other by their shared pretentiousness, they begin living together and quickly fall into a complex relationship. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they move to Tokyo and are visited by Hideo Kobayashi, a friend of Chūya’s who would later emerge as one of Japan's foremost literary critics. This seemingly chance encounter not only alters Yasuko's fate but also entwines the three of them in an intense and inescapable destiny.
LUXEN Decision Guide
A character-led choice where relationships, emotion, and personal stakes are a bigger part of the experience than spectacle.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a more personal, reflective story.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 2h 8m
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