The Other Side of The SEX

Feb 23, 2013

1h 26m

★ 7.0

The other side of life of an AV actor.

Overview

A documentary that shines a spotlight on the unsung male performers who support the world of Japanese Adult Video, which has grown into a massive industry with annual sales of 55 billion yen in the 30 years since its inception. Its co-directors Enoki Yujiro and Takahara Hidekazu are JAV veterans who know the business back to front. 20 highly individual male adult video performers appear, from legendary virtuoso Kato Taka to handsome new generation star Kuroda Masatoshi. Through behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, it sheds light on their diverse views on life and women, their philosophies regarding sex, and their dedication to their profession.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Maxam

The Other Side of The SEX Trailers

Cast

Self

Tatsurō Hibino

Self

Kenji Hayami

Self

Yuto Kuroda

Self

Taka Katou

Self

Ryuji Yamamoto

Self

Tony Ooki

Self

Genjin Moribayashi

Self

Masahiro Tabuchi

Self

Hiromi Hiraguchi

Self

Ryou Kurihara

Self

Kazuho Hiramoto

Self

Hiroshi Shimabukuro

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