The Eel
Watch TrailerA businessman kills his adulterous wife and is sent to prison. After his release, he opens a barbershop and meets new people, talking to almost no one except for an eel he befriended while in prison.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | うなぎ |
| Year | 1997 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Director | Shōhei Imamura |
| Runtime | 117 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (127 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.
Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.
For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.
Director: Shōhei Imamura
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.
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