Movie

The Lowlife

2017 · 120 min

A quiet, observant drama that follows three women in a stigmatized industry, balancing bleakness with moments of tenderness.

Overview: Based on a 2016 novel by Mana Sakura, “The Lowlife” shows the stories of three women who work in Japan’s adult video industry.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, bleak and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Identity, work, isolation, gender
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
work
isolation
gender
survival
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong