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The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.

20206.12h 10mNR

Overview

Kyoichi, a man with an indecisive personality, constantly cheats. That is, until his wife sends a P. I to investigate his affairs. But what will happen when the man she sent wants to fulfill his own desires?

Directed by Isao Yukisada
Written by Anne Horiizumi, Setona Mizushiro
Produced by Yasuyuki Niino, Taro Nagamatsuya, Takahiro Yoshizawa
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Top Cast

Tadayoshi Okura

Tadayoshi Okura

Kyoichi Otomo

Ryo Narita

Ryo Narita

Wataru Imagase

Shiori Yoshida

Shiori Yoshida

Tamaki Okamura

Honami Sato

Honami Sato

Natsuo

Miyu Sakihi

Miyu Sakihi

Chikako Otomo

Noriko Kohara

Noriko Kohara

Ruriko Ide

Themes & Keywords

infidelityjealousyblackmailunrequited lovebased on mangaheartbreaklgbtopposites attractdivorced mancohabitationgay romancetoxic relationshipinsecure manoffice workersecret crushboys' love (bl)unhealthy relationshipbisexualpsychological romance

About The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese is a drama, romance film released in 2020 exploring themes of infidelity, jealousy, blackmail, unrequited love, based on manga, heartbreak. Directed by Isao Yukisada, it stars Tadayoshi Okura, Ryo Narita, Shiori Yoshida. Kyoichi, a man with an indecisive personality, constantly cheats. That is, until his wife sends a P. I to investigate his affairs. But what will happen when the man she sent wants to fulfill his own desires?

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