Call Boy 2018

Overview

Call Boy is a 2018 film that follows the life of a university student named Ryo Morinaka. Ryo works a part-time job at a bar, though he finds his daily existence monotonous and suffers from a lack of motivation. The trajectory of his life shifts when his friend, Shinya Tajima, introduces him to Shizuka Mido, who owns a host bar. Following this meeting, Ryo begins employment at Shizuka Mido’s exclusive, members-only establishment. Although Ryo initially experiences feelings of embarrassment regarding his new profession, his perspective eventually evolves as he interacts with his clientele. By fulfilling the various desires of the women who visit the bar, Ryo begins to find a renewed sense of purpose in his life. The narrative explores his transition from a state of boredom and torpor to a more engaged professional role within the host industry. The film centers on these interpersonal dynamics and Ryo’s internal development as he navigates his new environment and the expectations placed upon him by his employer and customers.