Empire of Passion (1978)

Name: Empire of Passion
Genre: Drama, Romance, Horror
Released: 1978
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Takahiro Tamura, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Tatsuya Fuji, Takuz? Kawatani, Akiko Koyama

1h 45m Japan, France

Drama Romance Horror

Plot

Set in a secluded Japanese village during the late 19th century, a rickshaw driver's wife embarks on a passionate affair with a younger man. Their intense romance soon turns dark as they plot to eliminate her unsuspecting husband. The tale unfolds with a blend of desire and treachery, revealing the consequences of their illicit actions. As secrets unravel, the characters are drawn into a web of obsession and guilt, challenging the boundaries of love and morality in a world where passion can lead to devastating choices.

Cast

Takahiro Tamura Kazuko Yoshiyuki Tatsuya Fuji Takuz? Kawatani Akiko Koyama Taiji Tonoyama Kenz? Kawarasaki Sumie Sasaki Eiz? Kitamura Takaaki Sugiura Akiyoshi Fujiwara Masami Hasegawa Tatsuya Kimura Osugi Rinichi Yamamoto