Despite All That
Originally released in 1999. Despite All That is a drama film. directed by Shinji Imaoka. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Takeshi ItΕ, Mikio Sato, and Mitsuyo Suwa
Synopsis
Naoko, female art teacher suffering from bipolar disorder spends her time at home compulsively chopping cabbage. She occasionally then begins cutting herself, causing her husband, Yoshio, to intervene. Yoshio attempts to help Naoko by dressing as a woman, "Yoshiko", in whom Naoko can confide. Yoshio has a low sex drive, and hopes to stimulate his interest by having Naoko dress as a school girl. When so attired, shopping for appropriately adolescent socks, Naoko meets Kimiko, one of her female students. Kimiko's parents have abandoned her, and she stays with a strange man named Tokio. Naoko suggests that Kimiko come to live with her. At their home, Kimiko proceeds to seduce both Naoko and her husband. During a sex session with Yoshio, she binds him and paints obscenities onto his body.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Despite All That about?
Naoko, female art teacher suffering from bipolar disorder spends her time at home compulsively chopping cabbage. She occasionally then begins cutting herself, causing her husband, Yoshio, to interv...
Who directed Despite All That?
Despite All That was directed by Shinji Imaoka.
How long is Despite All That?
Despite All That has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Despite All That released?
Despite All That was released on October 29, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Despite All That?
The main cast of Despite All That includes Takeshi ItΕ, Mikio Sato, Mitsuyo Suwa, Atsuko Suzuki.