The Insect Woman
She lives by instinct with no sense of right or wrong.
7.2
1963
2h 3m
A woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
November 16, 1963
Runtime
2h 3m
Rating
7.2
(73 votes)
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Nikkatsu Corporation
Overview
A woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life.
