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Athlete

"I want to live my life being me."

August 3, 2019 1h 28m 5.6/10 (14 votes)

Originally released in 2019. Athlete is a drama/romance film. directed by Takamasa Oe. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Joe Nakamura, Kondo Yohdi, and Reina Tasaki

Synopsis

Ex-swimmer Kōhei, facing divorce, meets aspiring animator Yūtaka in Tokyo’s gay district. Their fiery attraction deepens amid emotional highs and lows.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 3, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (14 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • キャナル
  • モバコン株式会社
  • 株式会社ネクシブ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Athlete about?

Ex-swimmer Kōhei, facing divorce, meets aspiring animator Yūtaka in Tokyo’s gay district. Their fiery attraction deepens amid emotional highs and lows.

Who directed Athlete?

Athlete was directed by Takamasa Oe.

How long is Athlete?

Athlete has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was Athlete released?

Athlete was released on August 3, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Athlete?

The main cast of Athlete includes Joe Nakamura, Kondo Yohdi, Reina Tasaki, Yoshiaki Umegaki, Minamoto Rai.