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10.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19671h 33mJapan

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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

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

Director

Kaneto Shindō

Screenplay & Story

Kaneto Shindō

Original Score & Music

Hikaru Hayashi

Director of Photography

Kiyomi Kuroda

Producers

Setsuo Noto, Kazuo Kuwahara

Department Leadership Roster

Kaneto Shindō

Kaneto Shindō

Writer

Kaneto Shindō

Kaneto Shindō

Director

Hikaru Hayashi

Hikaru Hayashi

Original Music Composer

Kiyomi Kuroda

Director of Photography

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.