Issey Takahashi (right) and Yu Aoi star in Romance Doll on Netflix, directed by Yuki Tanada.
Review |
Romance Doll movie review: Japanese cinema’s love for sex dolls continues with this Netflix drama – it starts off well but loses its way
- An artist accepts a job sculpting sex dolls and falls in love with his model, who believes he is fashioning breast implants for cancer patients
- The surprisingly sweet-natured and charming drama is marred by a baffling ending that tries to present a somewhat creepy move as a grand romantic gesture
Topic |
Asian cinema: Japanese films
Issey Takahashi (right) and Yu Aoi star in Romance Doll on Netflix, directed by Yuki Tanada.