Director: Yuki Tanada

Romance Doll marks the literary debut of Yuki Tanada, a film director and screenwriter renowned in the Japanese film industry for her delicate yet bold storytelling.
This is a love story steeped in profound intimacy and surging emotions, set in motion by a secret the narrator harbors: he is a love doll craftsman who has kept his profession hidden from the woman he loves.

As their marriage unfolds, tenderness, secrets, guilt, and desire become intricately intertwined, raising fundamental questions about the nature of love, honesty, and what it truly means to understand another person. Set against the quietly fascinating backdrop of the love doll industry, the story offers a rare and moving exploration of human relationships, perspectives on life and death, and the complexities of intimacy.

Tanada’s writing—at once incisive and warm—adds depth to a tale that is unique yet universally relatable. It is an unforgettable love story shaped not only by passion but also by silence and the act of creation.