Tattooed Flower Vase
As the dancer holds up her hands, the flower's skin opens up, wet, is it the incarnation of a snake?
1976 · 1h 14m · N/A
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Masaru Konuma
Overview
After losing her husband, a traditional puppet artisan has lived a life without love. However, her relationship with her daughter and the arrival of some dangerous acquaintances inevitably spark new curiosities in her mind and body.
Director and cast
- Masaru Konuma Director
- Naomi Tani as Michiyo Yoshino
- Takako Kitagawa as Takako Yoshino
- Hiroshi Chō as Kaijima
- Genshū Hanayagi as Fuyuko
- Keizo Kanie as Tatsunoe
- Shinsho Nakamaru as Hideo Ogata
- Mami Yuki as Yoshiko
- Tamaki Komiyama as Snack bar customer A
- Tadayuki Kitagami as Snack bar customer B
- Daisuke Ōmi as Snack bar customer C
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