Office Lady Diary: Poaching
Office Lady Diary: Poaching

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Office Lady Diary: Poaching

1973
Movie
68 min
Japanese

A young office worker grows up to become an insatiable sexual deviant thanks to her mother's "lusty blood". She can't control her abnormal desire, which flares up at the mere sight of a man. The blood of debauchery hidden in the seemingly ordinary and healthy body of an office worker delights and confounds men.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Takashi KônoGenres: Drama, Erotica

Plot Summary

A young office lady navigates the complexities of corporate life and her personal relationships in 1970s Japan. The film explores themes of ambition, societal expectations, and forbidden desires as she seeks fulfillment in both her career and romantic life. Her journey is marked by compromises and clandestine encounters as she attempts to balance her public persona with her private yearnings.

Critical Reception

This film is a niche entry within Japanese erotic cinema of the era, often categorized as 'Roman Poruno'. Critical reception is limited and generally focused on its historical context and erotic elements rather than deep artistic merit. It is recognized for its portrayal of the evolving social dynamics and sexual liberation themes of the period.

What Reviewers Say

  • Explores the burgeoning sexual freedom and societal shifts of the early 1970s in Japan.

  • Features explicit erotic content typical of the 'Roman Poruno' genre.

  • Provides a glimpse into the lives and desires of working women of the era.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available tend to highlight its historical significance as an example of Japanese erotic cinema from the 1970s, with some noting its explicit nature and dated sensibilities.

Fun Fact

The term 'Roman Poruno' (Roman Pornography) was a popular genre in Japanese cinema during the 1970s and early 1980s, often blending eroticism with melodramatic or romantic storylines.

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