Passion (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2013, Passion is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Ryoko Yoshida, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A singular deadpan comedy, The Passion tells a story of a young woman raised in a convent named Frances-ko (Mayuko Iwasa), after Saint Francesco. Distressed by not knowing about love and sex, she calls out for a sign from above, but instead hears a voice from below. A human-faced growth speaks to her from between her legs, constantly berating her, calling out "Woman, you are worthless!" Mr. Koga, as she names it, continues the verbal abuse, yet Frances-ko somehow adapts, forming an adversarial yet symbiotic relationship. This bizarre film, based on Kaoruko Himeno's acclaimed 1997 novel of the same name, is skillfully directed by Ryoko Yoshida, lensed by veteran cinematographer Akiko Ashizawa, grounded by Iwasa's show-stopping performance and enlivened by the hilarious Kanji Furutachi, who lends his voice to the chauvinistic Koga. The soundtrack boasts an unmissable eclectic score by legendary experimental musician and composer Otomo Yoshihide.
Who’s in it. Passion stars Mayuko Iwasa, Kanji Furutachi, Kumiko Ito and Yasushi Fuchikami.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Passion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Passion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passion tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passion (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Passion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Passion worth watching?
- Passion holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passion?
- Passion stars Mayuko Iwasa, Kanji Furutachi, Kumiko Ito and Yasushi Fuchikami.
- When was Passion released?
- Passion was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.