Onan
Synopsis
“ONAN is a work about desire (masturbation) which has no object but itself. The appearance of the large egg objectifies the man's desires. After colliding with the other (a girl), the hero falls down while still holding the egg, thus caricaturing the desire of the hero.” —Takahiko Iimura (takaiimura.com)
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- Director
- Takahiko Iimura
- Original Score
- Yasunao Tone
- Original Title
- Onan
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takahiko Iimura
Yasunao Tone
Takahiko Iimura
Department Leadership Roster
Takahiko Iimura
Director
Takahiko Iimura
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Onan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Onan about?
“ONAN is a work about desire (masturbation) which has no object but itself. The appearance of the large egg objectifies the man's desires. After colliding with the other (a girl), the hero falls down while still holding the egg, thus caricaturing the desire of the hero.” —Takahiko Iimura (takaiimura.com)
Who directed Onan?
Onan was directed by Takahiko Iimura.
Who stars in Onan?
The principal cast of Onan includes Natsuyuki Nakanishi, Akiko Kodaira.
When was Onan released and how long is it?
Onan was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Onan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Onan was composed by Yasunao Tone.