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Tattooed Flower Vase

Tattooed Flower Vase

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Tattooed Flower Vase

"As the dancer holds up her hands, the flower's skin opens up, wet, is it the incarnation of a snake?"

1976

1h 14m

6.0(14 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

After losing her husband, a traditional puppet artisan has lived a life without love. However, her relationship with her daughter and the arrival of some dangerous acquaintances inevitably spark new curiosities in her mind and body.

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Production Companies

Nikkatsu Corporation

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Naomi Tani

Naomi Tani

Michiyo Yoshino

Takako Kitagawa

Takako Yoshino

Hiroshi Chō

Kaijima

Genshū Hanayagi

Genshū Hanayagi

Fuyuko

Keizo Kanie

Keizo Kanie

Tatsunoe

Shinsho Nakamaru

Shinsho Nakamaru

Hideo Ogata

Mami Yuki

Mami Yuki

Yoshiko

Tamaki Komiyama

Snack bar customer A

Tadayuki Kitagami

Snack bar customer B

Daisuke Ōmi

Snack bar customer C

Creative team

Directed by: Masaru Konuma
Written by: Seiji Matsuoka

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