Romance Doll is a romantic drama film directed by Yuki Tanada. The film opens with the wedding day of Sonoko and Tetsuo, and from there the audience is taken on a journey of their life together. The couple seems to be content in their marriage, but there are underlying issues that lead to a lack of intimacy in their relationship.
Sonoko discovers Tetsuo's secret of creating sex dolls and initially feels shocked and betrayed, but tries to understand him and accepts his passion. Meanwhile, Sonoko has been struggling with infertility, but keeps it a secret from Tetsuo as she fears it would change their relationship. As the couple's secrets are slowly revealed, they both struggle to come to terms with them and maintain their relationship.
The movie offers a unique perspective on relationships and the importance of honesty and understanding. The story is beautifully crafted and the performances of the lead actors, Yuki Amami and Issey Takahashi, are outstanding. The film also highlights the societal pressures and expectations that often come with marriage, especially in Japanese culture.
Overall, Romance Doll is an emotional and thought-provoking movie that explores the complexities of marriage and human relationships.