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Release Year1965
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance, War
Votes43
DirectorSeijun Suzuki
WritersHajime Takaiwa
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsStory of a Prostitute
About Story of a Prostitute
Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to service hundreds of soldiers, Harumi is commandeered by the brutal Lieutenant Narita but falls for the sensitive Mikami, Narita's direct subordinate. Seijun Suzuki's Story of a Prostitute is a tragic love story as well as a rule-bending take on a popular Taijiro Tamura novel, challenging military and fraternal codes of honor, as seen through Harumi's eyes.
Directed by Seijun Suzuki, Story of a Prostitute leans on a strong ensemble — Tamio Kawachi, Yumiko Nogawa, Isao Tamagawa — 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 1965.
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