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The Great Happiness Space: Tale of an Osaka Love Thief

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Set in Osaka, Japan, this probing documentary investigates the underground world of high-end Japanese clubs, where attractive young men serve as escorts for wealthy female patrons. Director Jake Clennell pays particular attention to Café Rakkyo, and follows the male staff as they are taught how to make themselves appear as objects of desire. Observing the emotional turmoil both the staff and the customers go through, Clennell asks the question: Can love be bought?

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Audience Member Definitely interesting Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member A skilfully constructed narrative which highlights the complexity and absurdity of the Japanese 'Host Club' phenomenon. Weaves interview footage of both hosts and clients together to show how the sex industry and the host industry are symbiotic, each filling the emotional void created by the other. Incredibly affecting, and narrative focused without seeming trite or judgmental. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Circle of life @ Osaka, Japan. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member unadulterated look at the twisted workings of host industry in Japan Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member A pretty interesting documentary on "Hosts" in Japan. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member It's like I never left work after I came home from the hospital. Very interesting indeed. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Set in Osaka, Japan, this probing documentary investigates the underground world of high-end Japanese clubs, where attractive young men serve as escorts for wealthy female patrons. Director Jake Clennell pays particular attention to Café Rakkyo, and follows the male staff as they are taught how to make themselves appear as objects of desire. Observing the emotional turmoil both the staff and the customers go through, Clennell asks the question: Can love be bought?
Director
Jake Clennell
Producer
Jake Clennell
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 16m