Senso to hitori no onna War And A Woman (2013)

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Based on the acclaimed novella by famed postwar writer Sakaguchi Ango, War And A Woman (Senso to hitori no onna) is a gripping drama set in the turmoil of Tokyo near the end of the war. The film follows three damaged individuals struggling to survive. A jaded writer, certain of Japan's imminent demise and resigned to death, finds solace in an unlikely arrangement. He begins living with a former prostitute who uses her body as a tool for survival but has lost the ability to feel pleasure. While this desperate couple seeks comfort amidst the chaos, a darker threat looms nearby. A returning soldier, who lost an arm in battle, struggles with his inner demons. Unable to stop the horrific cycle of violence he started while in China, he becomes a serial rapist. This powerful film explores the devastating psychological scars of conflict, lust, and survival.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2013

Genre:Drama; War