Is this technically a gay show? Even after getting through the whole thing, that's still kind of tricky to answer. There's never any physical intimacy shown between the two leads, not even a single kiss. What it gives you instead is something that goes way deeper than that. It traces an emotional bond that spans a full decade between two guys who are both dealing with their own baggage, and what they share basically amounts to being soulmates. The story moves across Japan, South Korea, and Berlin. Honestly, whether people want to call what they have a romantic relationship or not doesn't really matter to me. A relationship doesn't need a label like boyfriends attached to it to actually mean something. And closeness doesn't need to be physical to feel genuine. What this show captures is something quieter but way more powerful, a bond rooted in understanding, respect, and just showing up for each other. Across eight episodes, each running 35 to 45 minutes, this is one...
This is one of those films which was made just for the heck of it. The producer and director just randomly thought, why don't we make a movie and there; a script was ready without giving much thought into it. The film just doesn't strike a chord with you at any level.
John has always been a womanizer. Having broken up with his girlfriend, he moves form NY to LA with his old friend who lives with his friends. Crashing on his buddy Andy's couch is a comforting return to the college patterns of partying, womanizing and trash talk with the guys. He reconnects with his old friend Maddy who introduces him to her lesbian lover. An aspiring photographer, John takes an entry-level position at an ad agency, determined to prove himself. Things get a little confusing when Paul, a successful executive at the firm, takes a special interest in John, and when John ends up in Paul's bed, his world is turned completely upside down. H doesn't understand what is going on with him. He still is fascinated by girls. On the other hand, Maddy gets really close with her newly moved in neighbor and starts questioning her own sexuality. She tries to get sexual with him but son realizes that she is really gay. Meanwhile, John tells his best friend Andy that he slept with a guy but he is not sure what to take of it. Andy's reaction is very normal and nothing extraordinary. The film ends with all friends just sitting and chit chatting.
You are left with the question whether John is straight, gay or bisexual. Everyone can have their own interpretation and I think that was the idea behind vague ending. By the way, the circle of friends did not look at all straight. Anyone who see them would think they are gay. Like I mentioned I dont think there was definite purpose behind the film. Even the idea of exploring one's sexuality has been done to death and this one brings nothing special to the audience.
Can be avoided. (3.5/10)
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