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Release Year2002
Runtime1h 00m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorKunihiko Matsuoka
WritersYukinori Kurokawa, Kunihiko Matsuoka
TypeFeature Film
Rating2.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsGibojiri: Musuko ga shitai yoru
About Gibojiri: Musuko ga shitai yoru
Yoshino and Takashi have both remarried and have children. Since Yoshino came to live with them, Takashi's son, Shunichi, has neglected school and has been peeking into Yoshino's bedroom and bathroom. Even when he embraces his girlfriend, Hiyori, all he can think about is Yoshino. Filled with desire, he embraces Yoshino. Surprised, Yoshino runs out of the house. Then, by chance, she meets Furuta, with whom she had an affair in the past. He is transferred to Beijing. Furuta asks her to come with him and attacks her...
Directed by Kunihiko Matsuoka, Gibojiri: Musuko ga shitai yoru leans on a strong ensemble — Mio Okazaki, Yuki, Kyôko Kazama — 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 2002.
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