Matcha & Vanilla (2021)

Other name: Matcha and Vanilla

Description:

Matcha & Vanilla is a powerful drama exploring love and resilience in the face of immense adversity. Set in conservative Japan, the film introduces a long-term lesbian couple, Yuki and Ai, who have always lived discreetly, hidden from their traditional society. Their carefully constructed world shatters when Yuki receives a devastating diagnosis of terminal cancer. This life-altering news forces the couple out of the shadows, confronting them with a new battle even more challenging than the illness itself.

As Yuki's condition deteriorates, they must fight relentlessly to stay together. This struggle pits them against unsupportive family members who cannot accept their relationship, a rigid hospital system that doesn't recognize their bond, and the overwhelming conservative societal norms that threaten to separate them during their most vulnerable moments. Their journey becomes a profound fight for recognition, the right to love openly, and the simple desire to remain a couple until the very end. This emotional story highlights the extraordinary strength of their connection against seemingly insurmountable odds.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Lesbian; Romance