Libido (1967)
Original title: 性の起原
Libido is a 1967 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kaneto Shindō, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Nobuko Otowa, Taiji Tonoyama and Kayo Matsuo.
After an elderly man is discharged from a hospital following a misunderstood, life-affirming impulse toward a fellow patient, he finds himself caught between his wife’s empathy and his children’s judgmental scorn. As his health wavers, he and his wife attempt to reclaim their intimacy and vitality during a seaside getaway, even as their son becomes entangled with the same young woman from the clinic.
Quick answers
What is Libido about?
After an elderly man is discharged from a hospital following a misunderstood, life-affirming impulse toward a fellow patient, he finds himself caught between his wife’s empathy and his children’s judgmental scorn. As his health wavers, he and his wife attempt to reclaim their intimacy and vitality during a seaside getaway, even as their son becomes entangled with the same young woman from the clinic.
When was Libido released?
Libido was released on 28 June 1967.
How long is Libido?
Libido runs 1h 33m.
Who made Libido?
Libido was directed by Kaneto Shindō.