Deborah, the Rival
Originally released in 1997. Deborah, the Rival is a comedy/romance film. directed by Masako Matsuura.
Starring Hinano Yoshikawa, Shosuke Tanihara, and Shunsuke Matsuoka
Synopsis
A college girl, Asayo, falls for the star of her school’s football team, Igarashi. Her main rival in winning him is Deborah, a flamboyant drag-performing football player (okama) who shares her dorm. Despite their rivalry, Asayo and Deborah become friends, and he helps her pursue Igarashi. Complications arise when Asayo realizes Deborah secretly loves Igarashi. His feelings are eventually revealed, but Igarashi does not reciprocate. In the end, Asayo, Igarashi, and Deborah navigate romance, rivalry, and dorm life together, with friendships and loyalties intact.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deborah, the Rival about?
A college girl, Asayo, falls for the star of her school’s football team, Igarashi. Her main rival in winning him is Deborah, a flamboyant drag-performing football player (okama) who shares her do...
Who directed Deborah, the Rival?
Deborah, the Rival was directed by Masako Matsuura.
How long is Deborah, the Rival?
Deborah, the Rival has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Deborah, the Rival released?
Deborah, the Rival was released on August 9, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Deborah, the Rival?
The main cast of Deborah, the Rival includes Hinano Yoshikawa, Shosuke Tanihara, Shunsuke Matsuoka, Tomoe Shinohara.