The ishoku document: Uma to onna Film
The ishoku document: Uma to onna Film

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The ishoku document: Uma to onna Film

1986
Movie
59 min
Japanese

A young woman who came to Tokyo from a remote village is tricked by the Yakuza and goes through a series of jobs, from hostess to soapland girl to hot spring geisha to stripper, and finally makes a living as a stripper, but gradually loses popularity to a young dancer. For the performance of her life, she visits a gynecologist...

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Director: Toshiki SatoGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the multifaceted lives and experiences of women, likely through interviews and observational footage. It delves into societal expectations, personal struggles, and the individual journeys of the women featured. The film aims to provide an intimate look at their realities.

Critical Reception

Information regarding critical reception for this documentary is scarce, as is common with many lesser-known, independent, or international documentaries. It is not widely reviewed in major Western publications or databases.

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  • Likely appreciated by niche audiences interested in social documentaries.

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Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Uma to Onna,' translates from Japanese to 'Horse and Woman,' suggesting a potential symbolic or thematic connection explored within the documentary.

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