Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom Shell
川奈まり子 桜貝の甘い水
Synopsis
Utako, a beautiful mature woman constantly targeted by men, suffers from a strange illness. A hormonal imbalance causes fluid to accumulate in her body when she becomes sexually aroused. This fluid is released in large quantities involuntarily—commonly known as "female ejaculation." Doctors have even warned her that she will die in agony if she doesn't reach orgasm. This illness led to her divorce from her husband, Murayama, who is now dating Utako's younger sister, Seiko. Despite this, Murayama and Seiko continue to look after Utako. Then, one day, Utako is subjected to a persistent pervert on a train. If she becomes aroused, the symptoms will reappear! Utako manages to escape just in time, but the pervert follows her and sneaks into her room in the middle of the night…
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Satoru Kobayashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Satoru Kobayashi
- Original Score
- Jiro Takemura
- Original Title
- 川奈まり子 桜貝の甘い水
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Kobayashi Productions, Okura Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Satoru Kobayashi
Satoru Kobayashi
Jiro Takemura
Katsuji Oyamada
Osamu Tanaka
Department Leadership Roster
Satoru Kobayashi
Director
Satoru Kobayashi
Screenplay
Katsuji Oyamada
Director of Photography
Osamu Tanaka
Editor
Jiro Takemura
Original Music Composer
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What is Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom Shell about?
Utako, a beautiful mature woman constantly targeted by men, suffers from a strange illness. A hormonal imbalance causes fluid to accumulate in her body when she becomes sexually aroused. This fluid is released in large quantities involuntarily—commonly known as "female ejaculation." Doctors have even warned her that she will die in agony if she doesn't reach orgasm. This illness led to her divorce from her husband, Murayama, who is now dating Utako's younger sister, Seiko. Despite this, Murayama and Seiko continue to look after Utako. Then, one day, Utako is subjected to a persistent pervert on a train. If she becomes aroused, the symptoms will reappear! Utako manages to escape just in time, but the pervert follows her and sneaks into her room in the middle of the night…
Who directed Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom Shell?
Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom Shell was directed by Satoru Kobayashi.
Who stars in Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom Shell?
The principal cast of Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom Shell includes Mariko Kawana, Shouzou Sakairi, Yuriko Saito, Koji Makimura, Kenpachirō Satsuma.
When was Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom Shell released and how long is it?
Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom Shell was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom Shell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mariko Kawana: The Sweet Water of the Cherry-Blossom Shell was composed by Jiro Takemura.