Pleasures of the Flesh

Synopsis

Pleasures of the Flesh (悦楽) is a compelling psychological drama that delves into the complexities of human desires and the consequences of indulging in them. The film follows the story of a university student, played by Katsuo Nakamura, who becomes entangled in a web of lust, betrayal, and revenge. As he navigates through a series of morally ambiguous decisions, the protagonist is faced with the ultimate question of whether the pursuit of pleasure is worth the sacrifice of his integrity and values. Set against the backdrop of Tokyo in the 1960s, Pleasures of the Flesh offers a deep exploration of the dark side of human nature and the destructive power of obsession.

Cast

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  Katsuo Nakamura

  Atsushi Wakizaka

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  Mariko Kaga

  Shoko

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  Masako Yagi

  Shizuko

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  Yumiko Nogawa

  Hitomi

• Toshiko Higuchi

  Mari

• Hiroko Shimizu

  Keiko

Reviews

Pleasures of the Flesh has garnered mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its bold exploration of taboo subjects and complex characters, while others found its narrative to be overly melodramatic. Rotten Tomatoes critic, Vicky Lee, commended the film's cinematography and Nakamura's mesmerizing performance, giving it a rating of 7/10. However, IMDb user, FilmFan92, criticized the pacing of the movie and lack of character development, giving it a 5/10 rating. Metacritic review highlighted the director's skillful storytelling and the film's thought-provoking themes, resulting in an overall score of 65/100. Despite the divided opinions, Pleasures of the Flesh continues to provoke discussion among cinephiles for its daring exploration of human desires and the moral dilemmas that arise from them.

See also

Pulp Fiction

Forrest Gump

Joker

Titanic