Irezumi (Blu-ray)
Formats:
- BLU-RAY
Synopsis
Drawn from the pen of one of Japans foremost writers of the 20th century, Junichiro Tanizaki (A Fools Love, The Makioka Sisters), Irezumi is a stylish tale of lust, betrayal and revenge directed by Yasuzo Masumura (Giants and Toys, Blind Beast).Masumuras muse Ayako Wakao (The Blue Sky Maiden, Red Angel) stars as Otsuya, the daughter of a rich merchant, who is tempted by her lover, Shinsuke, a lowly employee of her fathers, to elope. During their flight, Otsuyas beauty attracts the gaze of Seikichi, a mysterious master tattooist who sees her pristine white skin as the perfect canvas for his art. The image of the large demonic spider that he emblazons across Otsuyas back marks her as the property of another man, radically altering her relationships with all around her as her personality transforms under its influence.Available for the first time outside of Japan in a new 4K restoration, Irezumi sports some of Japanese cinemas most respected talent of its day both in front of and behind t
Format | Blu-ray |
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Release Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
Genre | Drama, Thriller |
Actors | Ayako Wakao, Akio Hasegawa, Gaku Yamamoto |
Director | Yasuzo Masumura |
Runtime | 86 |
Language | Japanese |
Sub Titles | English |
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