Two dancers, opposites in all but their art, agree to train together for a competition. At first, they clash, but soon become drawn to each other.
Acting
Takeuchi and Machida's physical dialogue says everything words can't.
Direction
Otomo lets the camera linger on bodies in motion like a third dancer.
Director
Keishi Otomo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
10DANCE arrives as BL cinema gains mainstream prestige in Japan, following the success of 'Old Fashion Cupcake' and 'My Beautiful Man.'
Both leads underwent six months of cross-training — Takeuchi in ballroom, Machida in street dance — and reportedly could not match each other's styles until week four of filming.
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