Lowlife Love (2016)

Description:

Lowlife Love is a compelling drama that dives into the gritty underbelly of the indie film world. The story follows Tetsuo, an indie filmmaker who tasted success with a minor hit many years back but has since stalled. Unable to support himself, Tetsuo gets by by leeching off his family and friends to make ends meet. His stagnant existence is suddenly disrupted when he meets a promising actress and a guy with an interesting screenplay. Seeing this as his ultimate ticket back to the spotlight, Tetsuo tries to manipulate the situation to launch a new project. What follows is a dark, humorous, and raw exploration of ambition, desperation, and the harsh realities of independent cinema. As Tetsuo tries to exploit this new opportunity, he must confront his own selfish nature. Lowlife Love delivers a captivating look at the lengths to which people will go for artistic recognition and survival in a ruthless industry.

Director: Uchida Eiji [内田英治]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2016

Genre:Drama; Romance