Irezumi

A haunting, slow-burning descent into obsession and identity, where beauty becomes a curse and the skin itself tells a story.

Directed by

Yasuzō Masumura

Genres

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Starring

Ayako Wakao, Akio Hasegawa, Gaku Yamamoto

Overview

Otsuya, the daughter of a rich merchant, elopes with her lover Shinsuke, an employee of her father's. During their flight, Otsuya's beauty attracts the gaze of Seikichi, a mysterious master tattooist who sees her pristine white skin as the perfect canvas for his art. The image of the large demonic spider that he emblazons across Otsuya's back marks her as the property of another man, radically altering her relationships with all around her as her personality seems to transform under its influence.

How it feels

Dark, eerie, tense and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, identity, betrayal, power

Content

Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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