A Woman Called Sada Abe
Description
The young and beautiful Sada Abe, the daughter of a rich merchant, is banished for losing her virginity after being raped by a college student. Sada wanders the city, becoming a geisha and eventually meeting Kichizo, a posh restaurateur who falls under her spell. Together, they embark on a week-long sexual escapade filled with dangerous obsessions. Their complete descent into each others desires culminates in a shocking crime of passion which captures the city's headlines. Based on a real event from 1936.
Stars
Junko Miyashita, Eimei Esumi, Genshū Hanayagi, Yoshie Kitsuda, Ikunosuke Koizumi
Runtime
76 minutes
Release Date
February 8, 1975
Rating
5.5/10 (31 votes)