In the Realm of the Senses (1976)
Original title: 愛のコリーダ
In the Realm of the Senses is a 1976 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Nagisa Ōshima, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Eiko Matsuda, Tatsuya Fuji and Aoi Nakajima.
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.
Where to watch In the Realm of the Senses
Stream: The Criterion Channel
Cast
- Eiko Matsuda as Sada Abe
- Tatsuya Fuji as Kichizo Ishida
- Aoi Nakajima as Toku
- Yasuko Matsui as Tagawa Inn Manager
- Meika Seri as Matsuko (Yoshidaya Maid)
- Kanae Kobayashi as Old Geisha Kikuryû
- Taiji Tonoyama as Old Beggar
- Kyōji Kokonoe as Teacher Ômiya
- Naomi Shiraishi as Geisha Yaeji
- Shinkichi Noda as Street Restaurant Owner
- Komikichi Hori as Mitsuwa Geisha
- Kikuhei Matsunoya as Hôkan Jester