
A story about a woman who is a research student of a theater company and the three men who are at the mercy of her.
Directed by Yōichi Higashi, Manon leans on a strong ensemble — Setsuko Karasuma, Koichi Sato, Takeshi Kitano — 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 1981.
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20 men are chosen to participate in the roles of guards and prisoners in a psychological study that ultimately spirals out of control.
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