IMDb 7 2023 HD

Egoist

Egoist

2023
Drama Romance
120 min NR Japan
7.1 / 10
7 IMDB

A lonely magazine editor finds romance with his personal trainer until a confession changes everything. Based on the novel by Makoto Takayama.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Daishi Matsunaga / Yôhei Matsushita
Starring
Ryohei Suzuki / Hio Miyazawa / Sawako Agawa / Yuko Nakamura / Iori Wada / Durian Lollobrigida / Akira Emoto

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

poignant intimate emotional subtle thoughtful character-driven melancholic resonant moving tender introspective

Reviews

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Chloe Dubois
Mar 20, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Egoist' presents a quiet storm of emotion, focusing on the isolation of a magazine editor, brought to life with affecting subtlety by Ryohei Suzuki. The introduction of Hio Miyazawa as his personal trainer introduces a welcome warmth, and…

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Liam Davies
Mar 20, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This adaptation of Makoto Takayama's novel, 'Egoist', is a masterclass in understated emotional storytelling. Ryohei Suzuki delivers a career-defining performance as a man grappling with profound loneliness, finding an unexpected connection with Hio Miyazawa’s trainer. The chemistry between…

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Sophia Chen
Mar 20, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Based on Makoto Takayama's novel, 'Egoist' centres on a lonely magazine editor and his personal trainer, a pairing that promises intriguing character dynamics. Ryohei Suzuki effectively conveys the editor's isolation, while Hio Miyazawa brings a thoughtful presence to…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 20, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Egoist' offers a tender yet potent examination of modern loneliness, spearheaded by a nuanced performance from Ryohei Suzuki as a solitary editor. The arrival of Hio Miyazawa as his trainer ignites a spark that feels genuinely earned, their…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 20, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Ryohei Suzuki anchors 'Egoist' with a performance that captures a quiet desperation, portraying a magazine editor adrift in solitude. The film, based on Makoto Takayama's novel, finds its pulse in the tentative romance that blossoms between Suzuki's character…

FAQs

While the specific details of the confession are not revealed, the plot summary indicates it serves as a pivotal turning point in the romance. The film's success would hinge on how sensitively and authentically it portrays the emotional fallout, exploring the characters' reactions and the subsequent redefinition of their relationship. This moment is crucial to the narrative's impact.