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The Insect Woman

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: 1.9701
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Sachiko Hidari

Sachiko Hidari

as Tome Matsuki

Jitsuko Yoshimura

Jitsuko Yoshimura

as Nobuko

Emiko Aizawa

Emiko Aizawa

as Rui

Masumi Harukawa

Masumi Harukawa

as Midori

Emiko Higashi

Emiko Higashi

as Kane

Daizaburo Hirata

Daizaburo Hirata

as Kamibayashi

Seizaburō Kawazu

Seizaburō Kawazu

as Karasawa

Teruko Kishi

Teruko Kishi

as Rin

Tanie Kitabayashi

Tanie Kitabayashi

as Madam

Kazuo Kitamura

Kazuo Kitamura

as Chuji

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Keywords

adulteryjapanprostitutebuddhismparent child relationshipconfessionbrothelpregnancygreedcommunecynicismfamily relationshipspovertyprostitutionlustfreeze frameinceststarvationprostitution ring1920s1940s1950s1960s1910s1930sserfspanning generationsbreastfeedingabusive stepfatherpolitical allegory

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, Emiko Aizawa, Masumi Harukawa, Emiko Higashi, .

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?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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