
1971 Japanese movie
Directed by Masaharu Segawa, Akira Masuda, Kaiun ryokō leans on a strong ensemble — Frankie Sakai, Chieko Baisho, Reiko Ōhara — 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 1971.
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A submissive hooker goes about her trade, suffering abuse at the hands of Japanese salarymen and Yakuza types. She's unhappy about her work, and is apparently trying to find some sort of appeasement for the fact that her lover has married.
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