Gate of Flesh

Tokyo Drifters without irony. A group of sex workers in occupied Japan struggle to survive, pooling their earnings to open a dance club. Director Gosha's eye for period detail and widescreen compositions elevates this tale of resilience.

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Hideo Gosha directed Gate of Flesh in 1988. See Hideo Gosha's full filmography, where to start with Hideo Gosha, or where to go after you've seen everything by Hideo Gosha.

Gate of Flesh was released in 1988 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 119 minutes.