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Shinjuku Midnight Story: Man and Woman

1972·Movie
1h 7min
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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

The mind, society, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

Kiyomi, a popular hostess at a bar in Shinjuku, has a traumatic childhood that makes her only sensitive to sexual intercourse with women. One day, the girl she loved as a junior hostess betrayed her and slept with her man. Uncomfortable with men, Kiyomi "swaps places" during sex with her new girlfriend, a trans woman Kaoru.
Shinjuku NightlifeTransgender IdentityLesbian RelationshipsTraumatic ChildhoodSexual Identity ExplorationHostess CultureSocial CommentaryPsychological DramaMelancholy Mood

Crew

Directed by:
Kōyū Ohara, Asao Kuwayama, Mineko Kimizuka
Written by:
Seigo Hosogoe
Produced by:
Yutaka Okada, Hidenobu Saito
Composed by:
Masahiko Sato, Nobumasa Fukushima

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What is Shinjuku Midnight Story: Man and Woman rated?

Sexual contentViolence

Content advisories: sexual content and violence.

How long is Shinjuku Midnight Story: Man and Woman?

1 h 7 min

Shinjuku Midnight Story: Man and Woman runs 1 h 7 min.

What language is Shinjuku Midnight Story: Man and Woman in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.