Ekiben movie poster

Ekiben

October 9, 1999 1h 48m

Originally released in 1999. Ekiben is a feature film. directed by Shungo Kaji.

Starring Shungo Kaji, Yōko Satomi, and Chocoball Mukai

Synopsis

Kaji is a director of over 1000 porn videos. While dreaming of becoming a feature film director someday, he sinks deeper into the tepid morass that is the Japanese porn industry. One day, he auditions an porn movie starlet named Saki who confesses to dreams of the big screen. Kaji senses a kindred spirit in his newfound star, but as a result becomes exceedingly demanding of her performance. Saki endures repeated humiliations by Kaji, who uses her as an outlet to vent his own frustration. Bit by bit, however, they begin to gel. Saki lands a role in a movie. Kaji regains a semblance of joy in his work and discovers new inspiration.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 9, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Engine Film
  • Hot Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ekiben about?

Kaji is a director of over 1000 porn videos. While dreaming of becoming a feature film director someday, he sinks deeper into the tepid morass that is the Japanese porn industry. One day, he auditi...

Who directed Ekiben?

Ekiben was directed by Shungo Kaji.

How long is Ekiben?

Ekiben has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was Ekiben released?

Ekiben was released on October 9, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ekiben?

The main cast of Ekiben includes Shungo Kaji, Yōko Satomi, Chocoball Mukai, Susumu Kenzaki, Masahiro Tabuchi.