Empire of the Passions
A.k.a. 'Ai No Borei', 'Empire of Passion', 'In the Realm of Passion'. This sensual, provocative and beautifully filmed story is set in Japan in 1895 and focuses on the all-consuming romance between a young soldier and an older woman, the wife of a rickshaw operator. The lovers kill the woman's husband, but his ghost appears to haunt them and his former village.
Year: 1978
Genre: Drama, Japanese Cinema, Sensual or Erotic Films, International Showcase
Country: Japan
Director: Nagisa Oshima
Starring: Tatsuya Fuji, Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Duration: 100 Minutes
Rating: R18 - Contains violence, sex scenes and content that may disturb.
Subtitles: Yes
Location in store: Foreign (Japan)
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