性的犯罪 (1983) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1983, 性的犯罪 is a thriller film directed by Yoichi Sai, running about 77 minutes. “This year, an unprecedented number of unusual sexual cases of this kind have been recorded.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Three people whose lives have taken a turn for the worse retreat into a world of erotic dreams made flesh in this drama from director Sai Yoichi. An executive with a large industrial corporation finds his job and his future is on the line when his firm is beset by labor troubles at the same time severe financial mismanagement has been discovered. As the executive looks for a way out of his situation, he becomes involved in a ménage à trois relationship with two fellow employees, a woman and another man. As real life becomes all the more unpleasant, the businessman and his lovers become deeply attached to one another as he explores sides of his sexual nature he's never been able to investigate in the past.

Who’s in it. 性的犯罪 stars Yuki Kazamatsuri as Sumako Fujimori, Sabu Kawahara as Yukio Fujimori, Rushia Santô as Toyoko Nakamura and Makoto Yoshino as Kiyoko Yokoyama, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 性的犯罪 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 性的犯罪 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.