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The Shortest Distance Is Round (2019): Cast

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The Shortest Distance Is Round is a 2019 drama horror film directed by Daisuke Yamanouchi, starring Riku Mukai as Haruto, Ryohei Shioguchi and Taishi Takemoto. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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The Shortest Distance Is Round (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Genres
Drama , Horror , Romance
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Shortest Distance Is Round About?

The premise of The Shortest Distance Is Round without spoilers.

Haruto is a solitary high school freshman whose life changes with the arrival of a new teacher, Aoyama. Aoyama shows particular care for Haruto, and they begin exchanging letters, fostering a deeper connection between them. An unexpected kiss, however, abruptly ends their budding relationship. Three years later, struggling with debt, Haruto becomes a male prostitute. He unexpectedly reunites with Aoyama, forcing him to confront his past and the complexities of their relationship.

The Shortest Distance Is Round Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • gay
  • male rear nudity
  • boys love
  • gay interest
  • high school teacher
  • high school student
  • homoerotic
  • erotic
  • lgbt
  • diary
  • male prostitution
  • pinku eiga
+5 more
  • gay hustler
  • softcore
  • gay teacher
  • penis bitten off
  • teacher
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Cast & crew

The Shortest Distance Is Round Cast & Characters

Riku Mukai leads the cast as Haruto, with Ryohei Shioguchi as Aoyama and Taishi Takemoto as Yazaki. Directed by Daisuke Yamanouchi; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Daisuke Yamanouchi

More films directed by Daisuke Yamanouchi: The Shortest Distance is Round 3: Fallen Flowers, The Shortest Distance is Round: Rain and Soda, Zombie Bride and Sadistic Yoga.

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The Shortest Distance Is Round Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Saitankyori wa mawari kudokute” and “Roundabout”.

Also known as
  • Saitankyori wa mawari kudokute
  • Roundabout
  • ためらいの白濁日記
  • 最短的距离是圆的

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The Shortest Distance Is Round FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Shortest Distance Is Round, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Shortest Distance Is Round?

The Shortest Distance Is Round runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was The Shortest Distance Is Round released?

The Shortest Distance Is Round was released on July 5, 2019.

Who directed The Shortest Distance Is Round?

The Shortest Distance Is Round was directed by Daisuke Yamanouchi.

More films by Daisuke Yamanouchi

Who is in the cast of The Shortest Distance Is Round?

The Shortest Distance Is Round stars Riku Mukai as Haruto, Ryohei Shioguchi as Aoyama and Taishi Takemoto as Yazaki, among 8 credited actors.

Does The Shortest Distance Is Round have a post-credit scene?

No. The Shortest Distance Is Round has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Shortest Distance Is Round in?

The original language of The Shortest Distance Is Round is Japanese.

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