A passionate telling of the story of Sada Abe, a woman whose affair with her master led to a sexual obsession which then came to a violent end.
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Title: Ai no korîda (1976)
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Toku
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Matsuko (Yoshidaya maid)
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Old geisha Kikuryû
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Taiji Tonoyama | ... |
Old Beggar
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Kyôji Kokonoe | ... |
Teacher Ômiya
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Geisha Yaeji
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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. Written by Allen Brown <[email protected]>
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sexual obsession | food in vagina | male full frontal nudity | bare breasts | masturbation |Certificate:
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Language:
JapaneseRelease Date:
15 September 1976 (France) See more »Also Known As:
Empire of the Senses See more »Company Credits
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Sada Abe: There's no need to leave. Do it here.
Kichizo: Where?
Sada Abe: Inside of Sada, all nice and warm.
Kichizo: You're mad! It's impossible to do both at the same time.
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Demand to see the film at its first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival was so high, 13 screenings were arranged. See more »Quotes
Kichizo: I've got to pee. Okay with you?Sada Abe: There's no need to leave. Do it here.
Kichizo: Where?
Sada Abe: Inside of Sada, all nice and warm.
Kichizo: You're mad! It's impossible to do both at the same time.
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This film brought down boundaries with the U.K.censors. This film was finally passed by the British censors in the early 90's. It explores every aspect of unhealthy sexual obsession. From being "clingy" to someone, to being bored with someone to the extent that you try to excite the situation with dangerous actions i.e. strangulation games. Performance wise the film is first rate, especially the performance from Tatsuya Fuji, probably giving the performance of his life. Director Nagisa Oshima is a man,even to this day,who is not afraid of controversey. His latest film Gohatto(Taboo)is testament to that,focusing on gay samurai,which is a controversial subject in itself. In the Realm of the Senses is a very rarely seen film. If you ever get the chance to check it out, do so. It is an unforgettable and shocking experience.