Butterfly Web
白い肌の狩人 蝶の骨
Synopsis
Ryuko, a plain and introverted college student. One day, Ryuko accidentally witnesses a gang rape committed by the three popular students. Impulsively, Ryuko pretends to be a victim and reports the three to the university, succeeding in getting them expelled. Five years later, Ryuko catches the eye of Okino, a powerful figure in the business world, and under his protection, she thoroughly refines her appearance, shedding all her former awkwardness and transforming into a sophisticated beauty. As Ryuko enters high society, the three men she expelled reappear before her. This time, Ryuko is in control, skillfully seducing and manipulating the three while quietly plotting her perfect revenge. However, when the real victim, Miyako, suddenly appears, Ryuko's deception begins to unravel, and the intricately intertwined threads of fate start moving in an unexpected direction. What will become of Ryuko's butterfly-like transformation and revenge drama, which began with impersonation?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 2027
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shōgorō Nishimura
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshio Shirasaka
- Original Title
- 白い肌の狩人 蝶の骨
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shōgorō Nishimura
Yoshio Shirasaka, Baku Akae
Yoshihiro Yamazaki
Akira Suzuki
Shigeru Kuribayashi
Department Leadership Roster
Akira Suzuki
Editor
Yoshihiro Yamazaki
Director of Photography
Yoshio Shirasaka
Screenplay
Shōgorō Nishimura
Director
Shigeru Kuribayashi
Producer
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What is Butterfly Web about?
Ryuko, a plain and introverted college student. One day, Ryuko accidentally witnesses a gang rape committed by the three popular students. Impulsively, Ryuko pretends to be a victim and reports the three to the university, succeeding in getting them expelled. Five years later, Ryuko catches the eye of Okino, a powerful figure in the business world, and under his protection, she thoroughly refines her appearance, shedding all her former awkwardness and transforming into a sophisticated beauty. As Ryuko enters high society, the three men she expelled reappear before her. This time, Ryuko is in control, skillfully seducing and manipulating the three while quietly plotting her perfect revenge. However, when the real victim, Miyako, suddenly appears, Ryuko's deception begins to unravel, and the intricately intertwined threads of fate start moving in an unexpected direction. What will become of Ryuko's butterfly-like transformation and revenge drama, which began with impersonation?
Who directed Butterfly Web?
Butterfly Web was directed by Shōgorō Nishimura.
Who stars in Butterfly Web?
The principal cast of Butterfly Web includes Yuki Nohira, Waka Akaishi, Chieko Ichikawa, Aiko Masuda, Jun Nakahara.
When was Butterfly Web released and how long is it?
Butterfly Web was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.