Lost Sex (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film

Released in 1966, Lost Sex is a drama film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A well-respected drama teacher confesses to his housekeeper that the atomic bombing of Hiroshima has left him impotent. With the coming of spring, the sympathetic housekeeper suggests that the Master observe the Yobai , a custom in which the young men of a village steal into the bedrooms of susceptible women to have sex.
Who’s in it. Lost Sex stars Hideo Kanze as The Master, Nobuko Otowa as The Housemaid, Eimei Esumi as Young man in the village and Daigo Kusano as Young man in the village, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lost Sex page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lost Sex tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lost Sex (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lost Sex change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lost Sex?
- Lost Sex stars Hideo Kanze, Nobuko Otowa, Eimei Esumi, Daigo Kusano and Nobuko Miyamoto.
- When was Lost Sex released?
- Lost Sex was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.