BF-624, produced by BeFree, follows a "shotgun" style, and its 160-minute runtime provides ample space to develop this theme. Ai Mukai isn't just playing a character; she's showcasing a state: a state where "family and desire coexist, and are both real." She wasn't a bad person, nor was she a victim; she simply chose to live entirely within that one minute at a certain moment.
The climax scene is central to the game, occurring multiple times, each preceded by ample build-up—BeFree maintains a consistently steady pace, preventing you from feeling like you're waiting, but also avoiding any abrupt climax. Ai Mukai's expressions in those moments possessed a unique quality: not exaggerated loss of control, but rather a very restrained yet incredibly genuine surge of emotion.
160 minutes, BeFree, December 2020. Some women, once they open a door, never close it again.
Actress: Ai Mukai | Catalog Number: BF-624
