The Water Was So Clear
餓鬼草紙
Synopsis
A Buddhist priest rescues a homeless girl and brings her into his temple's household. Soon she becomes an essential part of the place. One night she is raped by a young man who then becomes her lover. The priest happens on them one night as they make love before the temple shrine, and he becomes erotically obsessed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoichi Takabayashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Matsui Tomohiko
- Original Title
- 餓鬼草紙
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Takabayashi Yoichi Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoichi Takabayashi
Matsui Tomohiko
Yoichi Takabayashi
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Yoichi Takabayashi
Director
Matsui Tomohiko
Writer
Yoichi Takabayashi
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What is The Water Was So Clear about?
A Buddhist priest rescues a homeless girl and brings her into his temple's household. Soon she becomes an essential part of the place. One night she is raped by a young man who then becomes her lover. The priest happens on them one night as they make love before the temple shrine, and he becomes erotically obsessed.
Who directed The Water Was So Clear?
The Water Was So Clear was directed by Yoichi Takabayashi.
Who stars in The Water Was So Clear?
The principal cast of The Water Was So Clear includes Sachie Matsuda, Yutaro Ban, Kanae Kobayashi, Akira Nitta.
When was The Water Was So Clear released and how long is it?
The Water Was So Clear was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.