The Aquarium City
水槽都市
“The more shadows there are, the brighter the light illuminating that moment shines”
Synopsis
A woman spends her days with a sadistic man and decadent eyes. The man, with eyes drowning in drugs, constantly demands abnormal sexual acts from the woman. Eventually, after the man commits murder, the woman tries to escape this wrong way of life. The film depicts a world adorned with sex and violence. In the corners of the city, an exclusive individual builds their own colony. Imperfect human relationships, born from incomplete communication, unfold under the slow passage of time. The shadow-based imagery envelops the entire film more than necessary, in order to highlight the dark side of the human heart.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenji Onishi
- Original Title
- 水槽都市
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenji Onishi
Yukiyasu Shimada
Department Leadership Roster
Kenji Onishi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Aquarium City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Aquarium City about?
A woman spends her days with a sadistic man and decadent eyes. The man, with eyes drowning in drugs, constantly demands abnormal sexual acts from the woman. Eventually, after the man commits murder, the woman tries to escape this wrong way of life. The film depicts a world adorned with sex and violence. In the corners of the city, an exclusive individual builds their own colony. Imperfect human relationships, born from incomplete communication, unfold under the slow passage of time. The shadow-based imagery envelops the entire film more than necessary, in order to highlight the dark side of the human heart.
Who directed The Aquarium City?
The Aquarium City was directed by Kenji Onishi.
Who stars in The Aquarium City?
The principal cast of The Aquarium City includes Natsuyo Kanahama, Kenji Onishi, Yukiyasu Shimada.
When was The Aquarium City released and how long is it?
The Aquarium City was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.