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The Human Chair

1997 · 86 min Drama Crime
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

After seeing her husband off to work, the young author identified only as Yoshiko sets off to read the large collection of letters she received from other young authors. These are often letters containing samples of their work for critique. One large envelope contains a letter. The letter-writer does not provide his name. The letter is a confession of crimes. The letter-writer has no family or friends, and claims to be "ugly beyond description". He is a chair maker and loves his work and all the chairs he creates, even going so far as to claim some sort of intangible connection to his work.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 人間椅子
Year 1997
Country Japan
Genre Drama, Crime
Director Toshiyuki Mizutani
Runtime 86 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The Human Chair is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1997. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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