Oiran
"A superbly erotic extravaganza — bewitchingly bizarre!"
Originally released in 1983. Oiran is a romance/drama film. directed by Tetsuji Takechi.
Starring Takako Shinozuka, Kyoko Asuka, and Kozue Azusa
Synopsis
Ayame, a courtesan, attracts the attention of street vendor Kisuke and decides to run away with him to America. Unfortunately, a crazed tattoo artist is obsessed with Ayame's perfect skin as a potential canvas, so he kills Kisuke to keep Ayame in Japan. Later, Ayame is sold to a brothel in Yokohama. Kisuke's ghost possesses her, causing his image to appear tattoo-like on her skin whenever she has sex.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
3.9/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Fujii Movies
- Takechi Film
- Ogawa Kikaku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oiran about?
Ayame, a courtesan, attracts the attention of street vendor Kisuke and decides to run away with him to America. Unfortunately, a crazed tattoo artist is obsessed with Ayame's perfect skin as a pote...
Who directed Oiran?
Oiran was directed by Tetsuji Takechi.
How long is Oiran?
Oiran has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Oiran released?
Oiran was released on February 19, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Oiran?
The main cast of Oiran includes Takako Shinozuka, Kyoko Asuka, Kozue Azusa, Kyoko Hibiki, Takashi Itô.