Summaries

A fictionalized retelling of the story of Sada Abe, whose affair with her master quickly turned obsessive and sadomasochistic.

Based on a true story set in pre-war Japan, a man and one of his servants begin a torrid affair. Their desire becomes a sexual obsession so strong that to intensify their ardor, they forsake all, even life itself.—Allen Brown <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • outdoor sex
  • erotic asphyxiation
  • possessive love
  • unsimulated sex
  • sexual obsession
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Sep 14, 1976
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) NC-17
Countries of origin Japan France
Official sites Official site
Language Japanese
Filming locations Daiei-Kyoto Studios, Kyoto, Japan
Production companies Argos Films Oshima Productions Shibata Organisation

Box office

Gross worldwide $266

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 49m
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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