Lipstick (1999)

Other name: リップスティック

Description:

The emotional Japanese drama Lipstick follows the gripping story of Hayakawa Ai, played by Hirosue Ryoko. After committing a crime, Hayakawa Ai is sent to a correction facility for juveniles, where her life changes forever. Stranded in this harsh environment, she manages to find comfort and solidarity as she becomes firm friends with four other delinquents who are also struggling with their own troubled pasts. However, her life takes an even more intense turn when she falls in love with one of the wardens, Ariake Yu, portrayed by Mikami Hiroshi. Ariake Yu is an artist with secrets, adding a layer of mystery and deep emotional complexity to their forbidden bond. As secrets unfold and relationships are tested, this captivating story explores the powerful themes of youth, redemption, friendship, and romance behind closed doors. Lipstick is a beautifully written, must-watch drama that keeps viewers hooked from start to finish.

Director: Nakae Isamu [中江功], Sawada Kensaku [澤田鎌作] and Nagayama Kozo [永山耕三]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1999

Genre:Drama; Friendship; Prison; Romance