The Perfect Education

The Perfect Education

1999 · 96 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama

Schoolgirl Kuniko is kidnapped by a middle-aged man Iwazono when she is jogging. He tells her that he had a failed marriage which leaves him a deep and everlasting scar in his mind. He kidnaps her in search of a perfect marriage and intends to lock her in the room and 'educate' her to perform perfect sex where body and soul are united.

Directed by Ben Wada · Written by Kaneto Shindō

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