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Release Year1999
Runtime1h 01m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
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DirectorShinichi Kawamura
WritersNaoyuki Tomomatsu, Chisato Ōgawara
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsHairdresser Widow's Devouring Pleasure
About Hairdresser Widow's Devouring Pleasure
Ueno, who came to the downtown area where he spent his youth, reunites with his old friends Kubota, Konno, and Kyoko. He soon learns that Ma-chan, who was like a big brother to them in the past, has passed away. His mistress, Ayako, has also come to the town. Around that time, Ueno's secretary, Miyuki, who was the president of a large company, arrives. Ueno embraces her in response to her feelings. Ueno and the others decide to build a grave for Ma-chan, but...
Directed by Shinichi Kawamura, Hairdresser Widow's Devouring Pleasure leans on a strong ensemble — Masayoshi Nogami, Kyōko Aizome, Hiroko Fuji — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1999.
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