The Oil Merchant's Wife
May 23, 2009 · 1h 35m
Director
Shinobu SakagamiOverview
Starting with director Gosha Hideo's version in 1992, the puppet theater of Chikamatsu Monzaemon has been made into a film on countless occasions. The actor Sakagami Shinobu wrote and directed this version. This new interpretation focuses on a woman who played a minor role in the original version, and features a bold performance from former pin-up model Fujikawa Nozomi. Yohee (Yasuda Shingo), son and heir of the store Kawachiya, runs up huge debts due to his obsession with the prostitute Okiku (Fujikawa). Told by her husband Chizaemon, Okichi (Yamada Kinuwo) goes to condemn Yohee. On her way back home, Okiku laughs and mocks her, which Okichi finds sexually exciting.
Cast of The Oil Merchant's Wife
Crew of The Oil Merchant's Wife
About The Oil Merchant's Wife
What is The Oil Merchant's Wife about?
Starting with director Gosha Hideo's version in 1992, the puppet theater of Chikamatsu Monzaemon has been made into a film on countless occasions. The actor Sakagami Shinobu wrote and directed this version. This new interpretation focuses on a woman who played a minor role in the original version, and features a bold performance from former pin-up model Fujikawa Nozomi. Yohee (Yasuda Shingo)…
When was The Oil Merchant's Wife released?
The Oil Merchant's Wife was released on May 23, 2009.
How long is The Oil Merchant's Wife?
The Oil Merchant's Wife runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Who directed The Oil Merchant's Wife?
The Oil Merchant's Wife was directed by Shinobu Sakagami.
Who is in the cast of The Oil Merchant's Wife?
The cast of The Oil Merchant's Wife includes Nozomi Fujikawa (Okiku), Kinuo Yamada (Okichi), Shingo Yasuda (Yohee), Yûrei Yanagi and Shōhei Hino.