Semi-documentary: Obscene movie poster

Semi-documentary: Obscene

February 12, 1977 1h 4m 2.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1977. Semi-documentary: Obscene is a feature film. directed by Shinya Yamamoto. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Yuki Minami, Hiroko Fuji, and Shinji Kubo

Synopsis

A port town that prospers through deep-sea fishing for tuna. The incident occurred on the day a fishing boat returned from a long voyage. A woman running a snack bar near the port was attacked and raped. Finally, when the woman tries to see the face of her captor, he punches her in the face, rendering her blind. On another day, a high school girl was also attacked and raped on her way home from school. The woman who lost her eyesight tries desperately to find her culprit so as not to cause any more victims, but she cannot find him. One day, her sister brought her lover to her house. Her partner is a tuna fisherman, and despite being an only child, he has a reputation for being very devoted to his mother. The woman is surprised to see the man who came to her house. That day, she could smell the tuna that came from the criminal. Since she lost her eyesight, she has a keen sense of smell. There is no doubt that this man is the culprit...

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 12, 1977 48 years ago
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Runtime 1h 4m 64 minutes total
User Rating 2.0/10 Mixed (2 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Watanabe Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Semi-documentary: Obscene about?

A port town that prospers through deep-sea fishing for tuna. The incident occurred on the day a fishing boat returned from a long voyage. A woman running a snack bar near the port was attacked and ...

Who directed Semi-documentary: Obscene?

Semi-documentary: Obscene was directed by Shinya Yamamoto.

How long is Semi-documentary: Obscene?

Semi-documentary: Obscene has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).

When was Semi-documentary: Obscene released?

Semi-documentary: Obscene was released on February 12, 1977 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Semi-documentary: Obscene?

The main cast of Semi-documentary: Obscene includes Yuki Minami, Hiroko Fuji, Shinji Kubo, Rika Minase, Rie Nakano.