Riso no Otoko (2021)

Other name: 理想のオトコ ; The Ideal Man

Description:

Our heroines, having stepped away from the complexities of romance, find their quiet lives upended by two new men. One is a decade younger, offering a fresh perspective, while the other shares their age, presenting a different challenge.

These men surface in various guises: a coworker, a husband, a colleague, or even a one-night stand, each connection fraught with unspoken desires. Significant differences in age and social position create an environment where characters can't voice their true feelings, instead saying only what they can. This leads to a perplexing cycle of dependence and emotional ambiguity, as their intentions remain frustratingly hard to grasp, causing constant worry.

The story delves into a universal question: Is a soulmate truly essential for happiness? As the heroines navigate these intricate relationships, they confront the possibility that one of these enigmatic figures, despite the inherent difficulties, might just be the 'Riso no Otoko' – the ideal man capable of filling that lingering sense of something missing.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Drama; Romance