The Insect Woman
1963 • 2h 3m
74%
“She lives by instinct with no sense of right or wrong.”
Overview
A woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life.
Drama
Release Date
11/16/1963
Status
Released
Original Title
にっぽん昆虫記
Runtime
2h 3m
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Language
JA
Production Companies
Nikkatsu Corporation
