
Hairdresser Widow's Devouring Pleasure
1999-01-29 · 61 min · Not rated
Ueno, who came to the downtown area where he spent his youth, reunites with his old friends Kubota, Konno, and Kyoko. He soon learns that Ma-chan, who was like a big brother to them in the past, has passed away. His mistress, Ayako, has also come to the town. Around that time, Ueno's secretary, Miyuki, who was the president of a large company, arrives. Ueno embraces her in response to her feelings. Ueno and the others decide to build a grave for Ma-chan, but...
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- Directors
- Shinichi Kawamura
- Production companies
- Phantom Line Japan, Shintoho Pictures
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
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Masayoshi NogamiShinji Ueno
Kyōko AizomeKyoko
Hiroko FujiAyako
Yūichi MinatoKonno, owner of a butcher shop
Shinji KuboKubota
Kazu ItsukiYoung employeeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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