A Touch of Fever

A coming-of-age story. Shuji, a Japanese teen, is falling in love with his friend Hiroyuki, however, Hiroyuki is attracted to Kasane, the new girl in their class.

Early work of the celebrated director.

Early work of the celebrated director.

Hashiguchi's own high school years from 1979 to 1981 on 8mm.

A love omnibus drama which shows how lovers are connected through mind and body.

Filmmaker Ryosuke Hashiguchi's heartbreaking drama delves into Tokyo's underbelly, following street urchin and hustler Tatsuru (Yoshihiko Hakamada), who comes of age under the dark cover of night in a city known for splash and lights. His only trusted ally is his pal Shinichirô (Masashi Endo), who joins him on his escapades picking up girls and making money off johns, but who also may be his one true love.

An omnibus collection of six short films the stories are the result of skull sessions at workshops lead by writer and director Ryosuke Hashiguchi. The film depicts body-length tight fetishists called Zentai. The members of the group convene at a karaoke parlor and celebrate their obsession together.

Kanao, a courtroom portrait artist, observes crimes, scandals and the decline of Japanese values without passing judgement. As he and his wife endure the tragedy of their first child’s death, hope slowly unfolds and their love story flickers to life once again.

When four high school classmates spend the evening together, secret romantic feelings are revealed.

Is it fiction or reality? The filmmaker himself suddenly appears on screen. The "truth of the filmmaker's life" is caught on camera.