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Profound Desires of the Gods (1968)

7.319682h 53mJA
Drama

Directed by Shōhei Imamura

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

2h 53m

Language

JA

Release

November 22, 1968

Director

Shōhei Imamura

Official Trailer

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Overview

Tokyo engineer Kariya arrives on a primitive tropical island, where he interacts with the Futori clan, to drill a well to power a sugar mill.

Cast

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro Mikuni

Nekichi Futori

Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Kametaro Futori

Kazuo Kitamura

Kazuo Kitamura

Kariya

Hideko Okiyama

Hideko Okiyama

Toriko Futori

Yasuko Matsui

Yasuko Matsui

Uma Futori

Yoshi Katō

Yoshi Katō

Ryugen Ryu

Hōsei Komatsu

Hōsei Komatsu

Shimajiri

Chikako Hosokawa

Chikako Hosokawa

Mrs. Azuma

Chikage Oogi

Chikage Oogi

Mrs. Kariya

Jun Hamamura

Jun Hamamura

Tokusato

Taiji Tonoyama

Taiji Tonoyama

Higa

Susumu Mizushima

Susumu Mizushima

Fumoto

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Profound Desires of the Gods (1968), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Tokyo engineer Kariya arrives on a primitive tropical island, where he interacts with the Futori clan, to drill a well to power a sugar mill.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Profound Desires of the Gods. 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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