Manji
卍
Synopsis
Sonoko is a married woman who gets to know a naive young woman, Mitsuko. Sonoko becomes enchanted with Mitsuko, and they begin a forbidden affair. The relationship comes to include Sonoko's husband, and the three begin a new life together... The affair features the nude actresses in daring lesbian love scenes. Film adaptation of Junichiro Tanizaki's literary masterpiece, "Manji."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 1998
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mitsunori Hattori
- Screenplay & Story
- Jun Miyamoto
- Original Title
- 卍
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- GAGA Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mitsunori Hattori
Jun Miyamoto, Junichirō Tanizaki
Ishihiro Nishikubo
Department Leadership Roster
Mitsunori Hattori
Director
Jun Miyamoto
Screenplay
Ishihiro Nishikubo
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manji
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What is Manji about?
Sonoko is a married woman who gets to know a naive young woman, Mitsuko. Sonoko becomes enchanted with Mitsuko, and they begin a forbidden affair. The relationship comes to include Sonoko's husband, and the three begin a new life together... The affair features the nude actresses in daring lesbian love scenes. Film adaptation of Junichiro Tanizaki's literary masterpiece, "Manji."
Who directed Manji?
Manji was directed by Mitsunori Hattori.
Who stars in Manji?
The principal cast of Manji includes Kaori Sakagami, Rinko Mayumi, Sei Hiraizumi, Daisuke Shima.
When was Manji released and how long is it?
Manji was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Manji based on a book or true story?
Manji is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Junichirō Tanizaki".