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Release Year1962
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorKōji Shima
WritersYoshihiro Ishimatsu, Kazuo Funahashi
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAkiko
About Akiko
Akiko lives with her brother Toshio in suburban Tokyo working in different companies. One day, Toshio loses 500,000 yen which he was holding for his section chief, and as he is unable to return the money, tries to kill himself. Akiko determines to obtain the money by selling her chastity and soon becomes the mistress of Hasegawa, for 500,000 yen. Hasegawa gives her the money but does not make advances. Before she became Hasegawa's mistress Akiko was in love with Wake, who works in the same Company. Gradually Akiko begins to develop a liking for Hasegawa and in turn, her love for Wake gradually weakens...
Directed by Kōji Shima, Akiko leans on a strong ensemble — Junko Kano, Ken Utsui, Hajime Mitamura — 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 1962.
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