
Libido
性の起原
Synopsis
After an elderly man is discharged from a hospital following a misunderstood, life-affirming impulse toward a fellow patient, he finds himself caught between his wife’s empathy and his children’s judgmental scorn. As his health wavers, he and his wife attempt to reclaim their intimacy and vitality during a seaside getaway, even as their son becomes entangled with the same young woman from the clinic.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Kaneto Shindō
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō
- Original Score
- Hikaru Hayashi
- Original Title
- 性の起原
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaneto Shindō
Kaneto Shindō
Hikaru Hayashi
Kiyomi Kuroda
Setsuo Noto, Kazuo Kuwahara
Department Leadership Roster
Kaneto Shindō
Writer
Kaneto Shindō
Director
Hikaru Hayashi
Original Music Composer
Kiyomi Kuroda
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Libido.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Libido
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Libido about?
After an elderly man is discharged from a hospital following a misunderstood, life-affirming impulse toward a fellow patient, he finds himself caught between his wife’s empathy and his children’s judgmental scorn. As his health wavers, he and his wife attempt to reclaim their intimacy and vitality during a seaside getaway, even as their son becomes entangled with the same young woman from the clinic.
Who directed Libido?
Libido was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Who stars in Libido?
The principal cast of Libido includes Nobuko Otowa, Taiji Tonoyama, Kayo Matsuo, Hideki Hayashi, Miyoko Akaza.
When was Libido released and how long is it?
Libido was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Libido?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Libido was composed by Hikaru Hayashi.
