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The Insect Woman (1963)

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.

Released Nov. 16, 1963 123 min 15+

Genres: Drama

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Watch Providers: Criterion Channel

Production Companies: Nikkatsu Corporation

Country: Japan
Production Country: Japan
Languages: Japanese

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123 min
Nov. 16, 1963
Released
NR / 15+