
The Insect Woman (1964)

The Insect Woman
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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The Insect Woman
1964 / NR / 2 hr 3 minA 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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Director
Shōhei Imamura
Cast
Sachiko Hidari, Jitsuko Yoshimura
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Nikkatsu Corporation
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