The Insect Woman

1963 | 123 minutes | 7.4 ★ (67)

The Insect Woman
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    16 November 1963

  • DirectingShōhei Imamura
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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