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A New Love in Tokyo (1994)
Directed by Banmei Takahashi
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A look a the lives of two sex workers in Tokyo: Rei, who works as an S&M dominatrix, and Ayumi, in the more straightforward profession of call girl. In addition to their working life, the film also looks at their private lives. Rei is acting in an amateur theatre company along with the receptionist from Ayumi’s escort service, while Ayumi is living with her student-boyfriend as he struggles to finally get accepted to college.
Length 115 minutes
Actors
Sawa Suzuki | Reiko Kataoka | Aya Sugimoto | Hiromitsu Suzuki | Tomorowo Taguchi | Takashi Matsuo | Toshi Shioya | Suzuki Matsuo | Yoshihiko Hakamada | Shinji Takeda | Sho Aikawa | Nagare Hagiwara | Tetsu Watanabe | Shirô Shimomoto | Nobuyoshi Araki | Ren Osugi | Kankuro Kudo
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2009 | TV | DVD | Rented | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Ai no shinsekai (1994) is a fascinating look at prostitution in 90s Japan through the lives of two call girls and how their worlds intertwine between work and daily living. One is a dominatrix while the other is a traditional hooker-for-hire. The former is an aspiring theatre actress while the latter aspires to marry a good man. With plenty of graphic sex, this dramance certainly isn’t a family affair but a satisfactory watch for those curious.
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