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Hard Duty

Hard Duty

May 04, 2001 · 1h

Rated 2 out of 10

Director

Tarō Araki

Overview

Natsuo, a rookie detective and closeted gay man, secretly admires his calm and stoic senior, Kirino. During a late-night pursuit of a convenience-store thief, the two are overpowered and assaulted, leaving Natsuo shattered and disillusioned. While he begins to distance himself from Koide, the man he once connected with, Koide unexpectedly encounters Kirino at a bar, leading to a dangerous entanglement. As desire, betrayal, and trauma collide, the three officers are pulled into a dark triangle where love and danger blur—and finding a way out becomes increasingly uncertain.

About Hard Duty

What is Hard Duty about?

Natsuo, a rookie detective and closeted gay man, secretly admires his calm and stoic senior, Kirino. During a late-night pursuit of a convenience-store thief, the two are overpowered and assaulted, leaving Natsuo shattered and disillusioned. While he begins to distance himself from Koide, the man he once connected with, Koide unexpectedly encounters Kirino at a bar, leading to a dangerous…

When was Hard Duty released?

Hard Duty was released on May 4, 2001.

How long is Hard Duty?

Hard Duty runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

Who directed Hard Duty?

Hard Duty was directed by Tarō Araki.

Who is in the cast of Hard Duty?

The cast of Hard Duty includes Masahiro Nishikawa (Natsuo), Mikio Sato (Kirino), Takao (Koide), Kōichi Imaizumi and Masaru Endô.

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