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Horny Working Girl: From 5 to 9
A woman named Chieko Kuwano is hired as an assistant manager at a large corporate office in Japan. She’s smart, sexy, and willing to do almost anything for her sex-starved new boss but, since he’s married, his deviant behavior makes her uncomfortable. Fed up with the boss and his perverted ways, the ladies in the building band together to enact their own special kind of revenge… that is, after they have a lesbian three-way slumber party, of course!
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Plot Summary
In 1980s Tokyo, a young office worker named Yoko is navigating the complexities of her career and personal life. Juggling demanding work hours from 9 to 5, she also finds herself entangled in a passionate affair with a married businessman. The film explores her desires, ambitions, and the societal expectations placed upon women in post-war Japan.
Critical Reception
This film was a moderate success in Japan, praised for its candid portrayal of female desire and the challenges faced by working women. While not a critical darling internationally, it resonated with audiences for its relatable themes and performances, though some found its narrative slightly predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its bold depiction of female sexuality and ambition.
Seen as a snapshot of women's roles and challenges in 1980s Japan.
Some critics noted a formulaic plot but appreciated the emotional depth.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's daring subject matter for its time and the strong central performance, though some felt the storyline could have been more original.
Fun Fact
The film's title is a play on the popular American film 'Working Girl' (1988), though it predates that film and had a more explicit focus on adult themes.
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