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Shikibu monogatari

1990 · 112 min Drama
1.0 / 10 · TMDB

Toyoichi Otomo suffers from psychological and spiritual troubles after a horrific industrial accident. He lives with his elderly mother and wife near Mt. Aso in rural Kyushu. He seeks solace in a small religious group run by Buddhist nun Chishu-bo who claims to be the 68th descendant of famed 11th century poet Izumi Shikibu. The members of her sect regard her as a living saint. Yet instead of balming his soul, she riles his libido by playing a sexual cat-and-mouse game with the fragile Toyoichi. When she does bed him, it leads to a miracle healing -- followed by a terrible calamity.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 式部物語
Year 1990
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Kei Kumai
Runtime 112 min.
Rating TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes)

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Shikibu monogatari is an acquired taste at 1.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1990. 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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