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Ume Goyomi
The main story concerns the rivalry between Adakichi and Yonehachi, two geisha of the Fukagawa district of Edo, for the love of the handsome and gentle Tanjirô. This situation gives rise to a number of highly entertaining scenes when, for example, in a fit of jealous rage Yonehachi tramples on the brand new haori coat that Adakichi has just presented to Tanjirô, or when, by way of revenge, Adakichi manages to beat Yonehachi over the head with a geta clog in an amusing parody from the famous highlight from "Kagamiyama Kokyô no Nishikie".
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Plot Summary
A man, tormented by the suicide of his former lover, is drawn into a world of voyeurism and obsession. He begins to stalk women, becoming fixated on a lonely wife whose husband is often away. As his obsession deepens, he finds himself entangled in a complex web of desire, guilt, and the consequences of his actions.
Critical Reception
Ume Goyomi received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its atmospheric tension and performances, while others found its themes unsettling and its narrative slow-paced. It explored dark psychological territory, which polarized audiences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its moody atmosphere and unsettling exploration of obsession.
Criticized for a slow pace and potentially disturbing subject matter.
Noted for strong performances that effectively convey psychological turmoil.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel of the same name by Kōji Suzuki, the author of 'Ring'.
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