Story of a Prostitute (Criterion Collection)

Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to service hundreds of soldiers, Harumi (Yumiko Nogawa) is commandeered by the brutal Lieutenant Narita (Isao Takanawa) but falls for the sensitive Mikami (Tamio Kawachi), Narita's direct subordinate. Direction: Seijun Suzuki Actors: Hideaki Esumi, Hiroshi Cho, Isao Takanawa, Kaku Takashina, Kayo Matsuo, Special Features: New, restored high-definition digital transfer. Exclusive new video interviews with director Seijun Suzuki, production designer Takeo Kimura, and film critic Tadao Sato. New essay by film critic David Chute. 2.40:1, Widescreen format. Language: Japanese / Sub. English Year: 1965 Runtime: 96 minutes.