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Guilty of Romance

"Love is hell."

September 30, 2011 2h 25m 6.9/10 (235 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Guilty of Romance is a thriller/horror film. directed by Sion Sono. With a runtime of 2h 25m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Makoto Togashi, Megumi Kagurazaka, and Miki Mizuno

Synopsis

In a Tokyo love hotel district, a woman is found dead in a derelict apartment. As police investigate, a romance novelist's wife lives a life that seems simply a daily repetition without romance. To break away from the loveless monotony, she follows her desires and becomes a nude model enacting sex in front of a camera. Soon, she meets a mentor and begins selling her body to strangers, while at home, she hides behind the façade that she's still the doting wife she's supposed to be.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 30, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 2h 25m 145 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (235 votes)
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Box Office $246.1K Worldwide gross
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Revenue
$246,091

Production Companies

  • Nikkatsu Corporation
  • Django Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guilty of Romance about?

In a Tokyo love hotel district, a woman is found dead in a derelict apartment. As police investigate, a romance novelist's wife lives a life that seems simply a daily repetition without romance. T...

Who directed Guilty of Romance?

Guilty of Romance was directed by Sion Sono.

How long is Guilty of Romance?

Guilty of Romance has a runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes (145 minutes total).

When was Guilty of Romance released?

Guilty of Romance was released on September 30, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Guilty of Romance?

The main cast of Guilty of Romance includes Makoto Togashi, Megumi Kagurazaka, Miki Mizuno, Satoshi Nikaido, Kazuya Kojima.

Is Guilty of Romance worth watching?

Guilty of Romance has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 235 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.