Tetsuo’s job involves extreme attention to detail to make the dolls as life-like as possible, often blurring the lines between his art and his personal perception of intimacy.

As the years pass, the lack of honesty creates a growing distance between the couple. The film takes a poignant turn when it is revealed that Sonoko has been harboring her own "deeper, darker secret"—a terminal illness—forcing both to confront their vulnerabilities and the reality of their relationship. Key Cast Issey Takahashi as Tetsuo. Yu Aoi as Sonoko. Pierre Taki as the doll workshop owner. Reception and Themes Romance Doll (2020) - IMDb

A man's secret profession as a love doll designer clashes with his wife's deeper, darker secret. Parents guide - Romance Doll (2020) - IMDb