Seiyoku (2023)

Other name: 正欲, (Ab)normal Desire, Жадность

Description:

Seiyoku delves into the complex desires for connection and disconnection in modern life. Terai Hiroki, a prosecutor, grapples with anxiety over his elementary school-aged son, who is frequently truant and risks withdrawing from the outside world. Far away, Kiryu Natsuki, a contract worker at a shopping mall, guards a peculiar secret: a deep-seated urge to sever ties with society altogether. Their vastly different lives collide unexpectedly after an accidental death, forging a crucial link between them. This unforeseen connection forces both Terai and Natsuki to confront their hidden struggles and the intense, often conflicting, impulses that drive them. The film explores the profound psychological impacts of these desires, illustrating how individuals navigate the challenging path between seeking belonging and pursuing complete isolation.

Airs On: Nov 10, 2023

Country: Japanese

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2023

Genre:Drama; Novel