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Fruits of Passion
JAPAN · 1981

Fruits of Passion

Shuji Terayama
obsessive love power dynamics sexual subjugation class struggle redemption through sacrifice
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Synopsis

A girl named O loves a rich, and much older man. She is subjected to a variety of humiliating experiences to prove her unconditional obedience to him in a Chinese brothel. A poor boy sees her and falls in love with her. To get the money needed to sleep with her, he takes part in rebellious acts.

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