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Release Year1964
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorHideo Onchi
WritersHideo Onchi
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Call of Flesh
About The Call of Flesh
A young woman (Dan) who worked as a prostitute in the days following World War II finds herself sexually dissatisfied with her husband and contemplates returning to an old lover who comes back into her life.
Directed by Hideo Onchi, The Call of Flesh leans on a strong ensemble — Reiko Dan, Yūko Kusunoki, Kakuko Chino — 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 drama titles of 1964.
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