Film

Gate of Flesh 1964

Directed by Seijun Suzuki

  • Drama, Crime
  • 90 min

In the shady black markets and bombed-out hovels of post–World War II Tokyo, a tough band of prostitutes eke out a dog-eat-dog existence, maintaining tenuous friendships and a semblance of order in a world of chaos. But when a renegade ex-soldier stumbles into their midst, lusts and loyalties clash, with tragic results. With Gate of Flesh, visionary director Seijun Suzuki delivers a whirlwind of social critique and pulp drama, shot through with brilliant colors and raw emotions.

DramaCrimetokyo, japanprostitutionpost war japanjapanese new waveshōwa era (1926-89)post-war chaos period
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