The School of Flesh

The School of Flesh

1965 · 95 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama

A love story about a former noblewoman who greedily enjoys love after breaking up with her unhappy marriage after the war, in pursuit of a wild and pure Japanese man. Three gorgeous 39-year-old single women who are in the same situation get excited about each other’s love affairs. Adapted from Yukio Mishima's novel.

Directed by Ryō Kinoshita · Written by Toshiro Ide

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