Set against the backdrop of rising Japanese militarism in the 1930s. 💿 Technical Specs (720p BluRay) Resolution: 1280x720 (Standard HD).
Its inclusion in the Criterion Collection cements its status as high art.
An intense, obsessive sexual relationship that leads to tragedy. Genre: Arthouse / Erotic Drama. 📝 Key Discussion Points for a Paper
To bypass Japanese laws, the footage was processed in France.
It was the first major Japanese film to feature unsimulated sex.
Based on the true 1936 story of Sada Abe and Kichizō Ishida.