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Call Boy

Original title: Shônen
  • 2018
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
Tôri Matsuzaka in Call Boy (2018)
DramaRomance

University student Ryo Morinaka begins working at a host bar owned by Shizuka Mido. Initially embarrassed, he finds fulfillment in catering to female customers' desires, giving him a sense o... Read allUniversity student Ryo Morinaka begins working at a host bar owned by Shizuka Mido. Initially embarrassed, he finds fulfillment in catering to female customers' desires, giving him a sense of purpose in life.University student Ryo Morinaka begins working at a host bar owned by Shizuka Mido. Initially embarrassed, he finds fulfillment in catering to female customers' desires, giving him a sense of purpose in life.

  • Director
    • Daisuke Miura
  • Writers
    • Ira Ishida
    • Tsutomu Kuroiwa
  • Stars
    • Tôri Matsuzaka
    • Sei Matobu
    • Ami Tomite
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Daisuke Miura
    • Writers
      • Ira Ishida
      • Tsutomu Kuroiwa
    • Stars
      • Tôri Matsuzaka
      • Sei Matobu
      • Ami Tomite
    • 7User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Tôri Matsuzaka
    Tôri Matsuzaka
    • Ryo Morinaka
    Sei Matobu
    • Shizuka Mido
    Ami Tomite
    • Sakura
    Kenta Izuka
    Kenta Izuka
    • Higashi Hirado
    Yû Koyanagi
    Yû Koyanagi
    • Shinya Tajima
    Yuki Sakurai
    Yuki Sakurai
    • Megumi
    Tokuma Nishioka
    Tokuma Nishioka
    • Izumikawa
    Kokone Sasaki
    • Kiko
    Mai Ohtani
    • Hiromi
    Erika Mabuchi
    • Itsuki
    Yuri Ogino
    • Ryo's housewife client
    Kyôko Enami
    • Ryo's 70-year-old client
    Ruri Shinato
    • Gyaru woman
    • Director
      • Daisuke Miura
    • Writers
      • Ira Ishida
      • Tsutomu Kuroiwa
    • All cast & crew
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    7tannu21

    Tori matsuzaka is good .

    Like this movie . He satisfied his role . I want ML to find his true love .
    8bfgbigfriendlygreg

    A wonderful, lovely movie.

    Such a lovely movie, with wonderful characters and an intrigueing story. Great work in making this movie. Good acting, producing, directing. All good.
    4PalmBeachG

    Rating NC-17 Way Off The Mark!

    So I had to look up to see what NC-17 really means after watching this! It said The rating doesn't mean that it id obscene or pornographic but for adults! Wait what? Not obscene or pornographic? Are you kidding me? This could have been rated XXX if just one little thing was shown if you know what I mean. It was filled with perversion. Let's just say that once you see it you can't unsee it as many scenes are definitely over the top. Funny that usually there are no reviews when I come to leave a review for Japanese dramas but this one has some. Says a lot I guess. This gets worse and worse as each client has a different perversion, and they are all older woman. The ending didn't like.
    10jenaycarter

    Definitely The Kind Of Movie I Wanted To See!!

    I was a bit confused at first with the start of the movie but like some movies that I've watched in the past that are similar to this one, everything came together for me at the end.

    Love how the characters show development throughout the movie and I love how with every woman Ryo encountered. And I love the fact that he was able to satisfy their needs for sex! It's what made the damn movie honestly! It was the sex for me! And when I watch a move especially that surrounds and revolves around sex honestly I'm all for it!

    Did I mention that I also love how through all these sexual encounters Ryo is trying so hard to find out about himself! Love it! I just think the film is underrated and it is a must watch! Hence why I gave it such a high rating. If you're looking for a Japanese drama film that has any sort of relation with Sex, Drama, mystery, or Age gap because Ryo is still young during all this. Then this is the film for you! Honestly I stumbled across this brilliant film actually due to my watching Yoshihiro Mori's 2018 love series "Love and Fortune" which is also a must watch! Both have a sense of "who am I?" With the characters and I love that. Definitely worth it! Go Check it out!
    9CrappyG

    A steamy and exquisite melancholy

    The strength of the film, and what makes this an excellent watch, is its unique elegant style.

    How can you make a depressing and sexually intense film stand out? Throw in a superb jazz soundtrack!

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    • Trivia
      The film was part of the line-up at the Toronto Japanese Film Festival in Toronto, Canada in 2019.
    • Quotes

      Hiromi: It's okay. You can scream.

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    • Release date
      • 2018 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Shônen
    • Production companies
      • Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV)
      • Horipro
      • Kyodo Television
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 59m(119 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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