Flower & Snake (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2004, Flower & Snake is a thriller, drama, horror and romance film directed by Takashi Ishii, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. The wealthy president of a company has built up an unpayable debt to a local crime lord, and to escape punishment he sells his famous dancer wife to the lecherous old man figuring a 90 year old can’t do too much bad with her. Perhaps not, but others can while he watches. She’s put on stage in an underground BDSM sex show and begins a spiraling decent from strongly independent woman to submissive sex slave

Who’s in it. Flower & Snake stars Aya Sugimoto as Shizuko Tôyama, Renji Ishibashi as Ippei Tashiro, Misaki Mori as Kyôko Nojima (as Misaki) and Kenichi Endo as Kanzô Morita, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Flower & Snake has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flower & Snake page.

If you liked it. Fans of Flower & Snake tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Flower & Snake (2004)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flower & Snake change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Flower & Snake worth watching?
Flower & Snake holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Flower & Snake?
Flower & Snake stars Aya Sugimoto, Renji Ishibashi, Misaki Mori, Kenichi Endo and Ito Yozaburo.
When was Flower & Snake released?
Flower & Snake was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.