Skin of Roses (1978)

1h 12m Japan

Drama

Plot

Ritsuko, a renowned madame at a bustling nightclub, faces a bleak reality after her gangster husband is incarcerated. To settle his debts with a ruthless yakuza loan shark, she reluctantly turns to performing private sex shows for wealthy patrons. As she navigates this dangerous world, the pressure mounts, but after a year of enduring these clandestine performances, she finally sees light at the end of the tunnel—her husband's financial obligations are nearly fulfilled. Ritsuko's resilience is tested as she battles for independence and survival amidst the shadows of her life.

Cast

Naomi Tani Akira Takahashi ??? Minoru Ôkôchi Yoshihiro Hidaka Hiroshi Gojo Toshihiko Oda Yoshihiko Tabata Tessen Nakahira Toshikatsu Matsukaze Kenji Shimamura Sabur? Sh?ji Eigo Taniguchi