Love on Trial
M ai, an up-and-coming pop idol, commits the unforgivable: she falls in love, even though her contract expressly forbids it. When her relationship comes to light, her own agency takes her to court. A film about a practice widespread in the worlds of J-pop and K-pop: contractual bans on relationships for female artists, prioritizing image and commerce over personal freedom.
Directed by: Koji Fukada
