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Oldest Profession 06/26 Blu-ray (Rental)
Format: Blu-ray
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Genre: Drama
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Film Movement Classics
Director: Noboru Tanaka
Starring: Genshû Hanayagi, Junko Miyashita, Meika Seri, Moeko Ezawa
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2025
Description
*This listing is for the standard edition version and does NOT come with a limited edition slipcase!* 19-year-old Tome is a sex worker who draws in customers around the red-light district of Osaka. She lives with her mentally disabled younger brother, Saneo, and her mother, Yone, who is also still active as a sex worker despite being over 40 years old. One day, after receiving a request for a young girl, Tome goes to the designated inn. On arrival she encounters Yone, who is unable to find work. A few days later, Yone tells Tome that she is pregnant… 20 years have passed since the Prostitution Prevention Law was enacted, and the red-light district is now gone. Nonetheless, sex work as a profession persists. Noboru Tanaka's controversial film (also known as "Lusty Beast Market") portrays sorrowful but strong and resilient women who have no other choice but to earn a living by selling their bodies. Bonus Features: 1. "Private Business & Public Obscenities" video essay by Japanese cinema expert Jasper Sharp 2. 16 page booklet with a written essay by Japan Society film programmer Alexander Fee The Oldest Profession [Blu-ray] The Oldest Profession [Blu-ray] About this item Similar From the Brand Reviews $18.51 with 5 percent savings$18.51 Add to cart
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