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High School Girl's Diary

1981Movie1 h 4 min

Drama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5

A sensual, melancholic drama movie about the mind and growing up.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

A high school girl is recruited by a photographer to be a model for a photo book. Thinking that she can make lots of money she agrees. He starts innocently enough but slowly convinces her to pose for more explicit shots.

Feels like

  • Exploitation Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Tragedy
  • Psychological Decline
  • Uncomfortable Viewing
  • Morally Complex
  • Disturbing Themes
  • Adult Content
  • Erotic Drama
  • Human Vulnerability

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Nobuyoshi Araki
Written by
Shun Nakahara, Rokuro Kumagai
Music by
Seiichi Nakamura

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 27, 1981 · 1 h 4 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
November 27, 1981
Runtime
1 h 4 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream High School Girl's Diary?"

Questions about High School Girl's Diary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream High School Girl's Diary?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is High School Girl's Diary worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 4.5).

Will I feel good after watching High School Girl's Diary?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is High School Girl's Diary plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is High School Girl's Diary in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.