The Insect Woman
She lives by instinct with no sense of right or wrong.
A woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: にっぽん昆虫記
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1963-11-16
- Runtime: 123 minutes
- Rating: 7.4/10 (69 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.6287
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
Sachiko Hidari
as Tome Matsuki
Jitsuko Yoshimura
as Nobuko
Shoichi Ozawa
as Ken
Hiroyuki Nagato
as Matsunami
Kayoko Honoo
as Miyako
Masumi Harukawa
as Midori
Emiko Aizawa
as Rui
Emiko Higashi
as Kane
Daizaburo Hirata
as Kamibayashi
Seizaburō Kawazu
as Karasawa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Insect Woman?▼
The Insect Woman is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1963-11-16.
Who are the main actors in The Insect Woman?▼
The main cast includes Sachiko Hidari, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Shoichi Ozawa, Hiroyuki Nagato, Kayoko Honoo, .
Where can I watch The Insect Woman online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Insect Woman is available.
Is The Insect Woman based on a true story?▼
She lives by instinct with no sense of right or wrong.
What is the IMDb rating of The Insect Woman?▼
The Insect Woman has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 69 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Insect Woman?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Insect Woman?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Nikkatsu Corporation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Insect Woman filmed?▼
The Insect Woman was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Insect Woman?▼
The total runtime of The Insect Woman is 123 minutes.
Is The Insect Woman suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Insect Woman?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Insect Woman.
Does The Insect Woman have a post-credit scene?▼
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