Symbol of Release (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 2

Released in 1992, Symbol of Release is a drama film directed by Hisayasu Satō, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Kasumi Yuka heads the cast of this silly softcore film from Hisayasu Sato, the usually far more sober cult filmmaker known for grim depictions of alienation and sadism. Yuka plays a cranky harridan who uses her vibrator to administer questionably effective punishment to people who annoy her.
Who’s in it. Symbol of Release stars Aya Midorikawa, Kyoko Nakamura, Mineo Sugiura and Kōichi Imaizumi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Symbol of Release has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Symbol of Release page.
If you liked it. Fans of Symbol of Release tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Symbol of Release (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Symbol of Release change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Symbol of Release worth watching?
- Symbol of Release holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Symbol of Release?
- Symbol of Release stars Aya Midorikawa, Kyoko Nakamura, Mineo Sugiura, Kōichi Imaizumi and Masahiko Sakata.
- When was Symbol of Release released?
- Symbol of Release was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.