Flower & Snake II

2005 1h 58m JA

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 39

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Synopsis

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The beautiful Shizuko and her husband Toyama Takayoshi have a loving relationship, But Takayoshi is getting older and isn't always able to perform. His primary source of gratification involves observing his wife in sadomasochistic scenarios so he commissions a painter, skilled in the arts of bondage to bring these fantasies to life. Soon, Shiziko becomes a willing and submissive participant in fulfilling the S&M fantasies of not only her husband but a slew of rich lecherous men.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Aya Sugimoto
Shizuko Toyama
Fujiko
Sayoko Ikegami
Mieko Arai
Takako
Kenichi Endo
Ryoosuke Ikegami
Yozaburo Ito
Auction Leader
Joe Shishido
Takayoshi Tooyama
Tōru Shinagawa
Oikawa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Takashi Ishii
Writers: Takashi Ishii
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan, France

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ERA

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Released 21 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Japan, France.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Flower and Snake (Remake) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Takashi Ishii, shot by Takashi Komatsu. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Goro Yasukawa. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Aya Sugimoto and Fujiko and Mieko Arai carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0451751 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Takashi Ishii directs. Takashi Komatsu behind the camera. Goro Yasukawa scores. Produced in Japan, France. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 21 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Japan, France.
3Part of the "Flower and Snake (Remake) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Takashi Ishii, shot by Takashi Komatsu. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Goro Yasukawa. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Aya Sugimoto and Fujiko and Mieko Arai carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0451751 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 39 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.