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Skin of Roses
JAPAN · 1978

Skin of Roses

Katsuhiko Fujii
yakuza debt sex work organized crime spousal obligation exploitation
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Synopsis

Ritsuko is a popular madame of a nightclub but, ever since her gangster husband got caught and imprisoned, her life has taken a turn for the worst. Now, in order to pay off his debts to a yakuza loan shark, Ritsuko is forced to engage in private sex shows for the VIP clientele. After a year of these special shows, the loan is almost paid off.

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