Melancholic (2019)

Other name: メランコリック

Description:

"Melancholic" portrays Kazuhiko, a brilliant but deeply unfulfilled graduate from a prestigious university. Despite his academic success, he finds himself adrift, unable to enjoy life and plagued by a persistent melancholic state. Seeking a drastic change from his stagnant existence, Kazuhiko makes an unconventional move: he takes a job at a local bathhouse. This decision, seemingly mundane, soon unravels a hidden world. As he settles into his new role, Kazuhiko discovers something truly unexpected happening after hours, once the bathhouse closes its doors to the public. These mysterious after-hours occurrences pique his curiosity, compelling him to investigate the peculiar secrets lurking within. This thrilling discovery slowly but surely begins to lift his profound melancholy, offering him a newfound purpose and challenging his perceptions of reality, transforming his life in ways he never anticipated.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2019

Genre:Drama; Mature