Bitter Honey (2016)
Original title: 蜜のあわれ
Bitter Honey is a 2016 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Gakuryu Ishii, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Fumi Nikaido, Ren Osugi and Yoko Maki.
Akako, a shape-shifting goldfish in the form of a coquettish nymphet clad in diaphanous red dresses, naively plays the role of erotic muse and adoring pet for an aging writer seeking greatness. Things quickly get complicated for the odd couple, however, when the writer's deceased former student/lover enters the picture as a ghost and helps Akako realize her own desires, activating her agency and frustrating the one-sided male fantasy the writer is so keen to continue.
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What is Bitter Honey about?
Akako, a shape-shifting goldfish in the form of a coquettish nymphet clad in diaphanous red dresses, naively plays the role of erotic muse and adoring pet for an aging writer seeking greatness. Things quickly get complicated for the odd couple, however, when the writer's deceased former student/lover enters the picture as a ghost and helps Akako realize her own desires, activating her agency and frustrating the one-sided male fantasy the writer is so keen to continue.
When was Bitter Honey released?
Bitter Honey was released on 1 April 2016.
How long is Bitter Honey?
Bitter Honey runs 1h 45m.
Who made Bitter Honey?
Bitter Honey was directed by Gakuryu Ishii.