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Release Year1972
Runtime1h 13m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes3
DirectorToshiya Fujita
WritersAtsushi Yamatoya, Toshiya Fujita
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAugust: Scent of Eros
About August: Scent of Eros
A department store girl is robbed of her cash register by a boy, but for some reason she cannot forget the boy's mysterious eyes, and time passes. One day, she accidentally spots those eyes again and relentlessly pursues the boy. And the moment she apprehends him on a beach, her hatred transforms into pleasure, and they find themselves drawn to each other in this New Roman Porno film.
Directed by Toshiya Fujita, August: Scent of Eros leans on a strong ensemble — Maki Kawamura, Yūko Katagiri, Takao Nagai — 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 1972.
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