Beautiful Sisters: Flesh Slaves

"Two rationalities crumble under the waves of sensuality. A violent pornography of humiliation and pleasure!"

1986 1h 10m JA

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★6.5TMDB · 22

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Synopsis

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A man on the run from the police takes two sisters hostage in their dental office apartment. He makes himself at home sexually abusing them and getting food service. But the sisters are resilient and quietly develop a plan for revenge.

“Two rationalities crumble under the waves of sensuality. A violent pornography of humiliation and pleasure!”

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Cast

Rei Akasaka
Reiko Yumioka
Megumi Kiyosato
Kyôko Yumioka
Kiriko Shimizu
Marie Tazaki
Isao Nonaka
Ryôhei Taki
Kazuyuki Senba
Yoshiaki Masaki
Kissei Kumamoto
Young Man
Akio Kaneda
Policeman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Katsuhiko Fujii
Writers: Masayasu Ōebara
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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Tight 70-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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40 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Flesh Slave Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Katsuhiko Fujii, shot by Koichi Suzuki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Shigeru Okuhara shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Rei Akasaka and Megumi Kiyosato and Kiriko Shimizu carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Two rationalities crumble under the waves of sensuality. A violent pornography of humiliation and pleasure!".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Katsuhiko Fujii directs. Koichi Suzuki behind the camera. Shigeru Okuhara cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 70-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
240 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Part of the "Flesh Slave Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Katsuhiko Fujii, shot by Koichi Suzuki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Shigeru Okuhara shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Rei Akasaka and Megumi Kiyosato and Kiriko Shimizu carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Two rationalities crumble under the waves of sensuality. A violent pornography of humiliation and pleasure!".
9IMDB entry: tt0225185 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 22 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Koichi Suzuki
Editing: Shigeru Okuhara
Runtime: 70 min · 1h 10m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Beautiful Sisters: Flesh Slaves (1986)

Part of

Flesh Slave Collection

This trilogy explores themes of sexual abuse, revenge, and complex human relationships. The films combine romance, horror, and thriller genres, highlighting societal issues like consent, inappropriate relationships, and bullying. They delve into the consequences of illicit sexual relations and the lasting impact of sexual abuse. The trilogy critically examines human relationships, loyalty, and the consequences of rash actions driven by emotions. Notable for unconventional narratives, artistic cinematography, and remarkable performances, the films explore obsession, deceit, revenge, and familial toxicity. The trilogy has received acclaim for its honest exploration of contemporary issues surrounding gender, sexuality, and societal relationships.