THE TEMPTRESS AND THE MONK
Directed by Eisuke Takizawa
A Buddhist monk becomes ensnared by a seductive woman who, according to legend, transforms her lovers into beasts.
Cast
Yumeji Tsukioka
The Temptress
Ryōji Hayama
Socho
Osamu Takizawa
Old Socho
Akitake Kōno
Medicine seller
Kenjiro Uemura
Traveler
Jun Hamamura
The Criminal
Kō Nishimura
Peasant
Seijiro Takano
Middle-aged monk
Movie Vibe
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓fans of atmospheric, unsettling cinema
- ✓cinephiles seeking acclaimed, highly-rated films
May not appeal to
- –viewers sensitive to disturbing content
- –those seeking nonstop action
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