Slight Fever of a 20-Year-Old

"Slight Fever of a 20-Year-Old" is a coming-of-age drama that follows the complex relationship between two young male hustlers, Tatsuru (Yoshihiko Hakamada) and Shinichiro (Masashi Endō), as they navigate love, emotions, and their work. As their casual relationship evolves into something more, Shinichiro's discomfort with their profession creates tension in their lives. Shot on a small budget and released in 1993, the film was a commercial success in Japan and became a breakthrough for real-life gay-oriented films in the country.