Ryoko, 21 Years Old (1998)
The filmmaker looks into problems of personal communication by focusing on the letters of a woman who has done enjokosai, that is, a young woman who agrees to talk with or meet or go to a hotel with (usually older) men for money. The director himself met Ryoko, the film's subject, via her telephone messaging system. Discarding the flood of sensational images found in the mass media, this film illustrates the thoughts of Ryoko and others from the perspective of those actually involved.
Director: Yutaka Tsuchiya
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Screenplay
Production: W-TV Office
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ryoko, 21 Years Old about?
- The filmmaker looks into problems of personal communication by focusing on the letters of a woman who has done enjokosai, that is, a young woman who agrees to talk with or meet or go to a hotel with (usually older) men for money. The director himself met Ryoko, the film's subject, via her telephone messaging system. Discarding the flood of sensational images found in the mass media, this film illustrates the thoughts of Ryoko and others from the perspective of those actually involved.
- Who directed Ryoko, 21 Years Old?
- Ryoko, 21 Years Old was directed by Yutaka Tsuchiya.
- How long is Ryoko, 21 Years Old?
- Ryoko, 21 Years Old has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Ryoko, 21 Years Old?
- Ryoko, 21 Years Old is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ryoko, 21 Years Old produced?
- Ryoko, 21 Years Old was produced in Japan.