Story of a Prostitute (1965)
Original title: 春婦伝
Story of a Prostitute is a 1965 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Seijun Suzuki, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Tamio Kawachi, Yumiko Nogawa and Isao Tamagawa.
Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to service hundreds of soldiers, Harumi is commandeered by the brutal Lieutenant Narita but falls for the sensitive Mikami, Narita's direct subordinate. Seijun Suzuki's Story of a Prostitute is a tragic love story as well as a rule-bending take on a popular Taijiro Tamura novel, challenging military and fraternal codes of honor, as seen through Harumi's eyes.
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What is Story of a Prostitute about?
Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to service hundreds of soldiers, Harumi is commandeered by the brutal Lieutenant Narita but falls for the sensitive Mikami, Narita's direct subordinate. Seijun Suzuki's Story of a Prostitute is a tragic love story as well as a rule-bending take on a popular Taijiro Tamura novel, challenging military and fraternal codes of honor, as seen through Harumi's eyes.
When was Story of a Prostitute released?
Story of a Prostitute was released on 27 February 1965.
How long is Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute runs 1h 36m.
Who made Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute was directed by Seijun Suzuki.
Where can I watch Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Story of a Prostitute
Stream: Criterion Channel