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Fruits of Passion
“The story of "O" continues in the Orient.”
5.3 / 10• 1981• 1h 19m•R• French
Drama
Storyline
A girl named O loves a rich, and much older man. She is subjected to a variety of humiliating experiences to prove her unconditional obedience to him in a Chinese brothel. A poor boy sees her and falls in love with her. To get the money needed to sleep with her, he takes part in rebellious acts.
Cast & Crew
Klaus Kinski
Sir Stephen
Lead
Isabelle Illiers
O
Arielle Dombasle
Nathalie
Shinnosuke Ikehata
Madame
Keiko Niitaka
Aisen
Sayoko Yamaguchi
Sakuya
Hitomi Takahashi
Byakuran
Miyuki Ono
Kasen
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Shūji Terayama's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Fruits of Passion is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
