Hiyama Kentaro no Ninshin (2022)

Other name: ヒヤマケンタロウの妊娠, He's Expecting, Hiyama Kentaro's First Pregnancy

Description:

Set in a unique world where men experience pregnancy and childbirth, this film introduces Kentaro Hiyama, an advertising agency employee, whose life takes an extraordinary turn. His long-term romantic partner is Aki Seto, a driven freelance writer and editor, who prioritizes her successful career over societal pressures to marry. Their carefully constructed lives are dramatically upended when Kentaro Hiyama discovers he is unexpectedly pregnant. Both Kentaro and Aki are completely surprised, having never envisioned themselves as parents. As Kentaro begins to face numerous unforeseen difficulties and challenges stemming from his pregnancy, the couple must confront complex personal and professional dilemmas. This surprising development forces Kentaro Hiyama and Aki Seto to make a profound, life-altering decision about whether to keep their baby, exploring themes of identity, partnership, and unexpected parenthood.

Producer: Netflix

Director: Kikuchi Takeo [Kikuchi Takeo] and Hakota Yuko [箱田優子]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama; Manga; Slice of Life