The Insect Woman (1963)
Add to WatchlistA woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life.
adultery
japan
prostitute
buddhism
parent child relationship
confession
Cast: Sachiko Hidari, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Shoichi Ozawa, Hiroyuki Nagato, Kayoko Honoo
Language: JA
Studio: Nikkatsu Corporation
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