If you loved Hoteru hime, try Pleasures of the Flesh
A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.
What they share
Theyboth carry the playful mood tag, and they sit in Comedy / Drama territory. If that's the register that drew you to Hoteru hime, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.
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What Pleasures of the Flesh is
Murder seems like a solid life choice here. Atsushi is blackmailed after committing murder. His subsequent reckless actions are predictable.
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