
14 Apr 1999

Romance
Frustrated by the lack of intimacy in her relationship, a young schoolteacher goes through a series of intimidating and often violent sexual partners.

In the slums of Osaka, various marginalized misfits have their own interpretations of love. Completely alienated from the outside world, they commit sexual perversions, violence and cannibalism.

Makoto
Younger Sister

Older Brother
Natsuko
Natsuko's brother
Lumpen
Gengoro
Wounded Soldier A
Wounded Soldier B
High School Girl A
High School Girl B
High School Girl C (voice)
High School Girl D (voice)

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