‘Between Two Lovers’ Review: Nanako Hirose’s Contentious Family Drama Examines an Ill-Fated Throuple

The sophomore feature from Hirokazu Kore-eda protégé Nanako Hirose, ‘Between Two Lovers’ explores polyamorous relationships and same-sex parenting in a contemporary Japanese setting. The film stars Masami Nagasawa as a children’s author who invites her husband and girlfriend into a three-way relationship, leading to complex emotional dynamics and potential hot-button issues.