Under the Carp Banner

Under the Carp Banner

Under the Carp Banner

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Under the Carp Banner

1992

0h 55m

3.8(4 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

One of the notable directors of Japan's "pink films," Kazuhiro Sano helms and stars in this erotic thriller in which an isolated resort lures a host of individuals looking to fulfill their desires and sexual fantasies. Packed with extras, the video includes an interview with Sano, bios and filmographies of the cast and crew and a feature-length commentary with writer Jasper Sharp.

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Kokuei Company

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

佐野和宏

Homeless man

佐野和宏

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岸加奈子

Tomoko Okawa

岸加奈子

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荒木太郎

Koi

荒木太郎

Acting

Naoto Yoshimoto

Unknown Role

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Kôzô Ueda

Unknown Role

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Akiko Tomonari

Unknown Role

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Marimo Yamamura

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Chikuwa Aoki

Unknown Role

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小林節彦

Ryuko Okawa

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