Passion
Originally released in 2013. Passion is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Ryoko Yoshida.
Starring Mayuko Iwasa, Kanji Furutachi, and Kumiko Ito
Synopsis
A singular deadpan comedy, The Passion tells a story of a young woman raised in a convent named Frances-ko (Mayuko Iwasa), after Saint Francesco. Distressed by not knowing about love and sex, she calls out for a sign from above, but instead hears a voice from below. A human-faced growth speaks to her from between her legs, constantly berating her, calling out "Woman, you are worthless!" Mr. Koga, as she names it, continues the verbal abuse, yet Frances-ko somehow adapts, forming an adversarial yet symbiotic relationship. This bizarre film, based on Kaoruko Himeno's acclaimed 1997 novel of the same name, is skillfully directed by Ryoko Yoshida, lensed by veteran cinematographer Akiko Ashizawa, grounded by Iwasa's show-stopping performance and enlivened by the hilarious Kanji Furutachi, who lends his voice to the chauvinistic Koga. The soundtrack boasts an unmissable eclectic score by legendary experimental musician and composer Otomo Yoshihide.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Phantom Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passion about?
A singular deadpan comedy, The Passion tells a story of a young woman raised in a convent named Frances-ko (Mayuko Iwasa), after Saint Francesco. Distressed by not knowing about love and sex, she c...
Who directed Passion?
Passion was directed by Ryoko Yoshida.
How long is Passion?
Passion has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Passion released?
Passion was released on December 7, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Passion?
The main cast of Passion includes Mayuko Iwasa, Kanji Furutachi, Kumiko Ito, Yasushi Fuchikami.