An erotic and provocative portrait of Japan’s hidden gay subculture, Tiger follows a gay masseuse drifting through parlours, bathhouses and the adult film industry.

Taiga is a gay masseur in Tokyo, navigating a world where desire and visibility are often negotiated through the body. Seeking agency beyond fleeting encounters, he sets his sights on entering the gay pornography industry. But when his father’s sudden illness pulls him back into a bitter family dispute with his sister, Taiga is caught between deeply rooted expectations and the life he has chosen. As pressures mount, he considers a “friendship marriage” as a means of survival – a compromise that forces him to confront the cost of belonging.

Inspired by real-life experiences within Japan’s LGBTIQ+ community, director Anshul Chauhan’s incisive drama exposes a repressed society shaped by male dominance and rigid family values, illuminating the quiet sacrifices demanded of those who dare to live freely.

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