The Insect Woman – Shohei Imamura

Amorality in Japan. Tome is born into poverty in rural Japan, in the late 1910s. Chuji, her father, dotes on her; her mother is less faithful. Tome becomes a neighbor’s mistress, works at his mill as World War II rages, and has a daughter. After an affair with a mill supervisor, Tome goes to Tokyo to seek her fortune. She leaves the child, Nobuko, in Chuji’s care. Tome’s a maid at a brothel, learns trade from the madam, enjoys the protection of a businessman whose mistress she becomes, and is soon herself the boss. As Chuji ages and Nobuko grows up with her own ideas, can Tome’s self-preserving schemes provide continued comfort? Or will the mice scamper over her?

Special Formula:“The Insect Woman”, Shohei Imamura.
1963, 123 min

Japanese Set Menu:
Miso Soup with Tofu and Wakame
Soba Noodle Salad
Simple Green Salad

Salmon Sashimi
Sesame Spinach with Peanut Sauce
Chicken Katsu Curry, or Beef Teriyaki
Mango Tempura with Green Matcha Ice-Cream Dessert