Twinkle
Alternative title: Kira kira hikaru

Directed by Joji Matsuoka

Shoko and Mutsuki's marriage confronts societal norms and personal desires, redefining love in a modern Japanese fairy tale.
Based on the novel Twinkle Twinkle by Kaori Ekuni. Buy the book on Amazon.

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Twinkle approaches sexuality, marriage and friendship with the light touch of a romantic comedy while allowing its unconventional relationships more emotional complexity than expected. Joji Matsuoka balances humour with genuine affection for the characters, making the film an appealing Japanese perspective on bisexuality, companionship and the compromises people make for love.

Twinkle

Alternative title: Kira kira hikaru

Directed by Joji Matsuoka

Shoko and Mutsuki's marriage confronts societal norms and personal desires, redefining love in a modern Japanese fairy tale.
Based on the novel Twinkle Twinkle by Kaori Ekuni. Buy the book on Amazon.

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Twinkle approaches sexuality, marriage and friendship with the light touch of a romantic comedy while allowing its unconventional relationships more emotional complexity than expected. Joji Matsuoka balances humour with genuine affection for the characters, making the film an appealing Japanese perspective on bisexuality, companionship and the compromises people make for love.