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Mangetsu Hanamura

Born February 5, 1955 · Tokyo, Japan (age 71)

Mangetsu Hanamura (1955–) portrays sex, violence, and religion with fierce intensity. After graduating from middle school, he rode around the country on a motorcycle, supporting himself with various jobs until 1989 when he was awarded the Shōsetsu Subaru New Writers’ Award and his literary career took off. When Hanamura was a child, his father used to force him to read literary classics written i…

Known For

MinazukiMinazuki · 1999
Minazuki
★ 5.81999
MovieDrama
Akira's wife walks out on him, leaving him to confide in his gangster brother-in-law. Using only a cryptic note as a clue the two brothers go on a road trip to find his wife. After a series of violent encounters with strangers, Akira meets a prostitute. The pair start a relationship. After Akira finds his wife, he questions whether he still wants to be with her.
XX: Beautiful HunterXX: Beautiful Hunter · 1994
XX: Beautiful Hunter
★ 5.51994
MovieThriller
Shion, ruthless assassin for the Magnificat crime syndicate, is as sexy as she is deadly. But when her latest target turns out to be the man she loves, Shion is torn between duty and her heart. Her reluctance marks her for death by Magnificat, and her decision forces her into a life on the run, with her fellow assassins always a step behind.
The Whispering of the GodsThe Whispering of the Gods · 2005
The Whispering of the Gods
★ 5.32005
MovieDrama
Rou has returned to the monastery he was raised in. As he listens to the whispering of the Gods through his germanium radio, Rou defies God in every which way and puts religion to the test.
XX: Graceful Beautiful BeastXX: Graceful Beautiful Beast · 1997
XX: Graceful Beautiful Beast
★ 8.01997
Movie
The story of Shien brought up as a killing machine in a nunnery. Can she flee from the clutches of the underground organization?
Seraphim NightSeraphim Night · 1996
Seraphim Night
1996
MovieDrama
Directed by Banmei Takahashi of "New Love in Tokyo." A drama centered around identity, with a half Korean/Japanese man and a hermaphroditic woman.
Crimson DreamCrimson Dream · 2002
Crimson Dream
2002
MovieDramaHorror
Based on the novel of the same name by Akutagawa Prize-winning author Mangetsu Hanamura. This film vividly and sensually portrays the forbidden feelings born between real sisters through raw imagery. The performances by distinctive actors like Jun Murakami and Toshihachi Fujita are also a must-see! Aiko, the younger sister, cherishes the keloid-like scars on her elder sister Takako's body. Takako also harbors intense feelings for Aiko, and the two were drowning in forbidden love. But one day, Takako fell ill...
IgnatiusIgnatius · 1996
Ignatius
1996
MovieDrama

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