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Empire of Passion (1978)

"The haunting of a passionate love."

6.819781h 45mJA
DramaRomanceHorror

Directed by Nagisa Ōshima

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 45m

Language

JA

Release

September 6, 1978

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Official Trailer

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Overview

In a small Japanese village at the end of the 19th century, a rickshaw driver's wife takes on a much younger lover and the two conspire to murder him.

Cast

Takahiro Tamura

Takahiro Tamura

Gisaburo

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Kazuko Yoshiyuki

Seki

Tatsuya Fuji

Tatsuya Fuji

Toyoji

Takuzō Kawatani

Takuzō Kawatani

Inspector Hotta

Akiko Koyama

Akiko Koyama

Young Master's Mother

Taiji Tonoyama

Taiji Tonoyama

Toichiro

Kenzō Kawarasaki

Kenzō Kawarasaki

Young Master

Sumie Sasaki

Sumie Sasaki

Odame

Eizō Kitamura

Eizō Kitamura

Takaaki Sugiura

Takaaki Sugiura

Akiyoshi Fujiwara

Akiyoshi Fujiwara

Masami Hasegawa

Masami Hasegawa

Oshin

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Empire of Passion (1978), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In a small Japanese village at the end of the 19th century, a rickshaw driver's wife takes on a much younger lover and the two conspire to murder him.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Empire of Passion. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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