In the Realm of the Senses: Recalling the Film

Documentary about the making of Nagisa Oshima's 1976 film.

Cast

Hayao Shibata

as Self - Interviewee

Yoko Asakura

as Self - Interviewee

Yōichi Sai

as Self - Interviewee

Kōji Wakamatsu

as Self - Interviewee

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