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Alliance of Desire

Alliance of Desire

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Drama

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Veteran detective Ishiyama and novice detective Kawanishi are in charge of a case in which a young man was raped and then murdered in a hotel. Kawanishi begins investigating Otori and comes into contact with several men. Is the culprit a martial arts enthusiast, an SM enthusiast, or someone unexpected? During the investigation, the following incident occurs. Kawanishi becomes lustful every time he meets men and begins to realize that he is gay. What did Kawanishi see the next morning, intoxicated with dazzling pleasure?

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

2/10

Release Date

03 January 1996

Country

Japan

Cast

Misaki Nitta

Misaki Nitta

Kawanishi, novice detective

Hajime Mao

Hajime Mao

Otori

Taro Kai

Taro Kai

Ishiyama, veteran detective

Tetsuo Itadaki

Tetsuo Itadaki

Tarō Araki

Tarō Araki

Takehito Ito

Takehito Ito

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