

Movie spotlight
Jitsuroku: Maruhi tsûkin chijo nikki
With the advent of the era of women's liberation, sexual harassment by women has become more prominent. Akiko enjoys teasing men in the crowded subway. Also, the beautiful and elegant head of a flower arrangement school, Asada Tomoko, secretly engages in sexual harassment on the train. Tomoko is her stepfather's mistress, and is not satisfied with the sex they have.
Insights
Plot Summary
A young woman named Sachi navigates a life of exploitation and hardship, working in a seedy establishment and dealing with manipulative men. As she seeks agency and a way out of her circumstances, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger. The film explores themes of survival, desire, and the harsh realities faced by women in a patriarchal society.
Critical Reception
As a pink film from the Nikkatsu Roman Porno era, 'Jitsuroku: Maruhi tsûkin chijo nikki' is often viewed within that specific context. While not typically a subject of mainstream critical review, films from this period are appreciated for their daring exploration of social taboos and their often artistic direction, even within the genre's constraints. Its reception among cinephiles interested in Japanese exploitation cinema is generally one of recognition for its place in film history and its often bold, if controversial, subject matter.
What Reviewers Say
Explores themes of female exploitation and survival with a stark, often bleak realism.
Showcases the directorial style of Tatsumi Kumashiro within the Nikkatsu Roman Porno framework.
Features strong performances, particularly from its lead actresses, in a challenging narrative.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film is not readily available or aggregated.
Fun Fact
This film is part of the Nikkatsu Roman Porno series, known for its explicit content but also for launching the careers of many actors and directors and for its surprisingly artistic or experimental elements.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources