Survey Map of a Paradise Lost (1988): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1988, Survey Map of a Paradise Lost is a crime and mystery film directed by Hisayasu Satō, running about 66 minutes.

What it’s about. One of the infamous "Four Devils" of the Japanese pink movie scene, Hisayasu Sato delivers an original and thrilling whodunit that moves through the layers of reality. Reporter Nukada's next big assignment is the secret world of Japanese phone sex clubs. He gets in touch with Midori, a part-time employee at the Banana Club, but is startled to hear she's been implicated in the bloody death of a client with perverted tastes, Kihara. Sensing a bigger story, Nukada uncovers a link between Midori and the late Kihara's wife and realizes that the situation is much more complex than he imagined. And in this world of blood-play and electro-sex, the biggest shock has yet to be announced...

Who’s in it. Survey Map of a Paradise Lost stars Toru Nakane, Kiyomi Itō, Kazuhiro Sano and Yutaka Ikejima, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Survey Map of a Paradise Lost has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Survey Map of a Paradise Lost page.

If you liked it. Fans of Survey Map of a Paradise Lost tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.