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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Fantasy
Votes5
DirectorGakuryu Ishii
WritersTakehiko Minato
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsBitter Honey
About Bitter Honey
Akako, a shape-shifting goldfish in the form of a coquettish nymphet clad in diaphanous red dresses, naively plays the role of erotic muse and adoring pet for an aging writer seeking greatness. Things quickly get complicated for the odd couple, however, when the writer's deceased former student/lover enters the picture as a ghost and helps Akako realize her own desires, activating her agency and frustrating the one-sided male fantasy the writer is so keen to continue.
Directed by Gakuryu Ishii, Bitter Honey leans on a strong ensemble — Fumi Nikaido, Ren Osugi, Yoko Maki — 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 2016.
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