His first film Endless Blue explored the subject of self-mutilation in young Japanese women. Body Temperature is a film about sex and relationships �perverted sex and dysfunctional relationships. On the surface, Body Temperature bears all the signs of a pink film. The running time is short, the plot is sex-centric, and the budget is obviously small. The presence of porn star Rin Sakuragi furthers the impression that coitus might burst out any moment. However, Body Temperature is a subtle film that walks a thin line between outrageousness and earnestness. The core relationship is inherently absurd yet the film takes the man's love for the doll seriously. There are comical moments but they are subtle. The film's commitment to its characters and the story make the creepy moments �there are a whole lot of creepy moments� that much powerful. Tags: fantastic fest, drama, foreign