About this movie
A woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life.
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Cast
adultery
japan
prostitute
buddhism
parent child relationship
confession
brothel
pregnancy
greed
commune
cynicism
family relationships
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Questions about The Insect Woman
How long is The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman has a runtime of 2h 3m (2 hours and 3 minutes).
Who directed The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman was directed by Shōhei Imamura and released in 1963.
What genre is The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman is a Drama film (1963).
Who stars in The Insect Woman?
The cast of The Insect Woman includes Sachiko Hidari, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Shoichi Ozawa, Hiroyuki Nagato, Kayoko Honoo.
What is the TMDB rating for The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 74 votes.
