In the Realm of the Senses(1976)
“Never before had a man and a woman loved each other so intensely.”
Overview
A passionate telling of the story of Sada Abe, a woman whose affair with her master led to an obsessive and ultimately destructive sexual relationship.
Director
Nagisa Ōshima
Studio
Argos films
Revenue
$8M
Cast
Eiko Matsuda
as Sada Abe
Tatsuya Fuji
as Kichizo Ishida
Aoi Nakajima
as Toku
Yasuko Matsui
as Tagawa Inn Manager
Meika Seri
as Matsuko (Yoshidaya Maid)
Kanae Kobayashi
as Old Geisha Kikuryû
Taiji Tonoyama
as Old Beggar
Kyōji Kokonoe
as Teacher Ômiya
Naomi Shiraishi
as Geisha Yaeji
Shinkichi Noda
as Street Restaurant Owner
Komikichi Hori
as Mitsuwa Geisha
Kikuhei Matsunoya
as Hôkan Jester
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1976
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.6 / 10
Box Office
$8M
Production Companies
Argos films • Oshima Productions • Shibata Organisation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In the Realm of the Senses?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for In the Realm of the Senses (1976).
What is In the Realm of the Senses about?▼
A passionate telling of the story of Sada Abe, a woman whose affair with her master led to an obsessive and ultimately destructive sexual relationship.
Who directed In the Realm of the Senses?▼
In the Realm of the Senses was directed by Nagisa Ōshima and released in 1976. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is In the Realm of the Senses?▼
In the Realm of the Senses has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in In the Realm of the Senses?▼
The cast of In the Realm of the Senses includes Eiko Matsuda as Sada Abe, Tatsuya Fuji as Kichizo Ishida, Aoi Nakajima as Toku, Yasuko Matsui as Tagawa Inn Manager, Meika Seri as Matsuko (Yoshidaya Maid) and more.
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