In the Realm of the Senses (1976)
Never before had a man and a woman loved each other so intensely.
A passionate telling of the story of Sada Abe, a woman whose affair with her master led to an obsessive and ultimately destructive sexual relationship.
Director: Nagisa Ōshima
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: September 15, 1976
Cast
- Eiko Matsuda - Sada Abe
- Tatsuya Fuji - Kichizo Ishida
- Aoi Nakajima - Toku
- Yasuko Matsui - Tagawa Inn Manager
- Meika Seri - Matsuko (Yoshidaya Maid)
- Kanae Kobayashi - Old Geisha Kikuryû
- Taiji Tonoyama - Old Beggar
- Kyōji Kokonoe - Teacher Ômiya
- Naomi Shiraishi - Geisha Yaeji
- Shinkichi Noda - Street Restaurant Owner
Screenplay
Music: Minoru Miki
Cinematography: Hideo Itō
Editing: Keiichi Uraoka, Patrick Sauvion
Production: Argos films, Oshima Productions, Shibata Organisation
Country: Japan, France
Language: 日本語
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: ja
Themes
Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Secret Crush and Heartfelt Yearning, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning
Keywords
japan, pornography, jealousy, geisha, brothel, sake, longing, deceived wife, based on true story, sadomasochism, mistress, prostitution, nymphomania, 1930s, depravation
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Realm of the Senses about?
- A passionate telling of the story of Sada Abe, a woman whose affair with her master led to an obsessive and ultimately destructive sexual relationship.
- Who directed In the Realm of the Senses?
- In the Realm of the Senses was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
- Who stars in In the Realm of the Senses?
- In the Realm of the Senses stars Eiko Matsuda, Tatsuya Fuji, Aoi Nakajima, Yasuko Matsui, Meika Seri, Kanae Kobayashi.
- How long is In the Realm of the Senses?
- In the Realm of the Senses has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is In the Realm of the Senses?
- In the Realm of the Senses is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did In the Realm of the Senses gross?
- In the Realm of the Senses grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was In the Realm of the Senses produced?
- In the Realm of the Senses was produced in Japan, France.
- What are the themes of In the Realm of the Senses?
- The themes of In the Realm of the Senses include: Long Distance Love Kept Alive by Letters, Secret Crush and Heartfelt Yearning, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Intense Lovesickness and Yearning.