Rental College Student, Carnal Desire in Arrears
Rental College Student, Carnal Desire in Arrears

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Rental College Student, Carnal Desire in Arrears

2017
Movie
71 min
Japanese

After repeatedly failing in his job search, Teruki eventually became a recluse. Yuki invites him to join the ‘rent-a-person’ business. Naturally earnest, Teruki makes a fresh start and begins tackling various requests together with Yuki. [Exists in two versions with two different titles: the original R18 version (Rental College Student, Carnal Desire in Arrears) and the R15 version (Beauty and the Idiot)].

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Yoshihiro HannoGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman struggling to pay off her college debts takes on an unconventional job, renting herself out to men for their desires. As she navigates these complex and often exploitative relationships, she grapples with her own identity and the consequences of her choices. The film explores themes of survival, commodification, and the blurred lines between personal agency and desperation in modern society.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception, with critics often citing its exploitative nature and a lack of nuanced character development. While some appreciated its attempt to tackle difficult social issues, many found the narrative to be sensationalized and lacking depth. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some finding it thought-provoking and others disturbed by its subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold exploration of controversial themes.

  • Criticized for its exploitative portrayal of its protagonist.

  • Noted for its somewhat bleak and unresolvable narrative.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on a novel of the same name by Katsuhiro Tomihiro.

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