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Oiran (1983)

Original title: 華魁

1983-02-19 · 1h 53m · JA
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A superbly erotic extravaganza — bewitchingly bizarre!

Ayame, a courtesan, attracts the attention of street vendor Kisuke and decides to run away with him to America. Unfortunately, a crazed tattoo artist is obsessed with Ayame's perfect skin as a potential canvas, so he kills Kisuke to keep Ayame in Japan. Later, Ayame is sold to a brothel in Yokohama. Kisuke's ghost possesses her, causing his image to appear tattoo-like on her skin whenever she has sex.

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Tetsuji TakechiDirector, Writer

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Takako ShinozukaTakako ShinozukaAyameKyoko AsukaKyoko AsukaYamabukiKozue AzusaKozue AzusaNarutoKyoko HibikiKyoko HibikiRishigeTakashi ItôTakashi ItôSeikichiSaeda KawaguchiSaeda KawaguchiAkebaAllen KellerAllen KellerMorganShinji KuboShinji KuboSatoshi MashibaSatoshi MashibaKisukeRei MatsubaraRei MatsubaraKikunoAkiko MiyaharaAkiko MiyaharaChiyoharuShizu SakaiShizu SakaiKokiku

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Frequently asked questions about Oiran

What is Oiran about?

Ayame, a courtesan, attracts the attention of street vendor Kisuke and decides to run away with him to America. Unfortunately, a crazed tattoo artist is obsessed with Ayame's perfect skin as a potential canvas, so he kills Kisuke to keep Ayame in Japan. Later, Ayame is sold to a brothel in Yokohama. Kisuke's ghost possesses her, causing his image to appear tattoo-like on her skin whenever she has sex.

How long is Oiran?

Oiran has a runtime of 113 minutes.