The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
A mentally unstable young woman named Yoshie implores a gifted plastic surgeon (Yukiko Okamoto) to make her beautiful in this disturbing Japanese psychodrama directed by Katsuya Matsumura. Although the operation is successful, Yoshie becomes even more preoccupied with beauty -- and soon draws the doctor into a horrifying world of emotional agony and masochism. The film's supporting cast includes Asuka Kurosawa, Kota Kusano and Miki Asakura.
Ratings
IMDb5.2/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Katsuya MatsumuraScreenplay
- Ikeda RusherScreenplay
- Katsuya MatsumuraDirector
- Teruo TakahamaOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Yukiko OkamotoYôko Noguchi
- Asuka KurosawaYoshie
- Kōta KusanoCast
- Mami NakamuraCast
- Fumina HaraCast
- Miki AsakuraCast
- Makiko HiranoCast
Stills
Themes
plastic surgery