The Rules of Sexual Relations with Women

Marie Shinoda, a half-Japanese nude dancer, returned to her hometown with her mother's ashes, fulfilling her mother's wish. Her island home was a remote island far from the mainland, where order was maintained by its own set of rules. Marie's mother, the most beautiful woman on the island, had been banished after marrying a foreigner visiting, and marriage to an "outsider" was strictly forbidden.

Directed by Satoru Kobayashi, The Rules of Sexual Relations with Women leans on a strong ensemble — Shiro Enami, Kinuko Ohara, Shizuko Terakado — 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 1963.