Flower & Snake (1974)

1h 14m Japan

Plot

Shizuka, the sophisticated spouse of a powerful corporate president, seeks freedom from her controlling marriage. In a bid to subdue her desire for independence, her husband enlists Yoshi, the son of an adult toy shop owner, to mold Shizuka into a compliant partner. As Yoshi embarks on this unconventional mission, the boundaries of power, desire, and submission are tested, leading to a provocative exploration of sexuality and control within the confines of a troubled marriage. Will Shizuka find her voice or succumb to the constraints imposed upon her?