The Eel (1997)

A businessman kills his adulterous wife and is sent to prison. After his release, he opens a barbershop and meets new people, talking to almost no one except for an eel he befriended while in prison.

Directing:
  • Shōhei Imamura

Writing:
  • Daisuke Tengan
  • Shōhei Imamura
  • Motofumi Tomikawa

Stars:
Release Date: 1997-05-12
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  • Country: JP
  • Language: 日本語
  • Runtime: 117

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