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Shunga

1983Movie1 h 13 min

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

An envelope of obscene woodblock prints makes a perverse connection between a violent homeless boxer, a feckless husband and a wife with a past trauma.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Shōgorō Nishimura
Written by
Takuya Nishioka
Music by
Toyoharu Nishimura

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Facts

March 11, 1983 · 1 h 13 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
March 11, 1983
Runtime
1 h 13 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Shunga worth watching?"

Questions about Shunga

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Shunga worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7).

Will I feel good after watching Shunga?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Shunga plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Shunga in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.