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Sandakan No. 8

1974·Movie
2h 2min

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A prostitute is a woman too.

A young journalist interviews an elderly woman about being forced into prostitution in Borneo at a brothel called Sandakan No. 8.
Japanese CinemaHistorical DramaProstitutionSocial CommentaryMelancholyExploitationPovertyHuman RightsFeminist

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sandakan No. 8

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Where can I stream Sandakan No. 8 legally?

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Is Sandakan No. 8 worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sandakan No. 8 rated?

NuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sandakan No. 8?

2 h 2 min

Sandakan No. 8 runs 2 h 2 min.

What language is Sandakan No. 8 in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Sandakan No. 8?

3CAJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sandakan No. 8 in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sandakan No. 8 use?

Attempted RapeYou Can't Go Home AgainMonochrome PastMiss KittyWriters Cannot Do MathGray Rain of DepressionFan DisserviceGilligan CutSex SlaveNarratorIndentured ServitudeThe Placeand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Sandakan No. 8, including Attempted Rape, You Can't Go Home Again, Monochrome Past.