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Scrap: A Love Story

1984Movie1 h 40 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score

An open-ended, eccentric movie about growing up and the mind.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

The film depicts the strange live-in lifestyle of three people: Yasuko, a 14-year-old girl who insists that all things are equal and sex is no exception, Boku, a university student, and Ryosuke, a photographer for Binimoto. M, a girl who was popular for her photo books and videos at the time, plays the role of the girl who lives a carefree life, and is flanked by other celebrities.

Feels like

  • Experimental Japanese Cinema
  • Unconventional Relationships
  • Adolescent Sexuality
  • Psychological Drama
  • Social Taboos
  • Ambiguous Narrative
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Art-House

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Directed by
Kōji Wakamatsu
Written by
Eiichi Uchida, Izuru Deguchi

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Facts

July 14, 1984 · 1 h 40 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 14, 1984
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

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3 questions, like "Is Scrap: A Love Story worth watching?"

Questions about Scrap: A Love Story

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Is Scrap: A Love Story worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Can I half-watch Scrap: A Love Story?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 7 for complexity.

Is Scrap: A Love Story in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.