Seven Seas: Virginity Chapter (1931): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1931, Seven Seas: Virginity Chapter is a drama film directed by Hiroshi Shimizu, running about 60 minutes.

What it’s about. The film is a lengthy work interweaving characters from different backgrounds and social strata in a narrative centered around the experiences of its heroine, Yumie Sone. Over two hours long, Seven Seas was released theatrically in two parts, with the first part entitled "Virginity Chapter" coming out in December 1931, while the second part, "Chastity Chapter," followed in March 1932. Near the beginning of the narrative, at a garden party given by the wealthy Yagibashi family in Tokyo, Yumie meets Takehiko, the Yagibashis' playboy son and the brother of Yumie's fiancé, Yuzuru. Yumie, a young middle-class woman, lives with her ailing father, a retired ministry official, an older sister, and a younger sister still a child (played by a very young Hideko Takamine). Takehiko, who has just returned from a trip to Europe, is attracted to Yumie and contrives to have her stay overnight at his family's mansion where he takes advantage of her.

Who’s in it. Seven Seas: Virginity Chapter stars Joji Oka as Takehiko Yagibashi, Ureo Egawa as Yuzuru Yagibashi, Sachiko Murase as Ayako Kirihara and Yukichi Iwata as Shingo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Seven Seas: Virginity Chapter has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seven Seas: Virginity Chapter page.

If you liked it. Fans of Seven Seas: Virginity Chapter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.