Shunga (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1983, Shunga is a drama film directed by Shōgorō Nishimura, running about 73 minutes. “My heart is flying, flying” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Former boxer Kazuo, who has fallen, finds a spring picture in a tea envelope in a house. Kazuo returns to herself with a noise and sees Kyoko in her dimly lit bedroom is sullenly sleeping.
Who’s in it. Shunga stars Tomoko Ai as Kyôko, Makoto Yoshino, Kazunori Nobuzane as Yoshiyuki - Kyôko's Husband and Bang-ho Cho as Kazuo - Thief, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Shunga sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shunga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shunga tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shunga (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shunga change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shunga worth watching?
- Shunga holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shunga?
- Shunga stars Tomoko Ai, Makoto Yoshino, Kazunori Nobuzane, Bang-ho Cho and Tomoyuki Taura.
- When was Shunga released?
- Shunga was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.