にっぽん昆虫記

The Insect Woman

A 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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
123 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
123 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Nov 16, 1963
Season
1963
Average Score
72%
Mean Score
72%
Ratings
77
Popularity
77
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Nikkatsu Corporation
Genres
Drama
Country
Japan
English
The Insect Woman

Tags

adultery50%japan50%prostitute50%buddhism50%parent child relationship50%confession50%brothel50%pregnancy50%greed50%commune50%cynicism50%family relationships50%poverty50%prostitution50%lust50%freeze frame50%

Description

A 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.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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