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L'amant (2004)
Director: Ryuichi Hiroki
Cast: Nozomi Ando, Tomorowo Taguchi, Jun Murakami, Ren Osugi
Runtime92 min
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When three older men buy a 17-year-old schoolgirl named Chikako for a year's-worth of sexual services -- her motivation, aside from money, is never explained -- the relationships among the men (whom she calls A. B and C) keep shifting in ways that redefine power and sex.
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L'amant (2004), directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, is a controversial drama that explores the complex relationships between a 17-year-old schoolgirl and three older men who purchase her sexual services for a year. The film has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its nuanced portrayal of power dynamics and sexuality, while others found the subject matter disturbing. The film's public reception has been relatively low, with average ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki in 2004, L'amant is a captivating drama that delves deep into the complex power dynamics and shifting relationships between a 17-year-old schoolgirl and the three older men who purchase her services, offering a thought-provoking exploration of themes of sexuality, agency, and moral ambiguity.
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The Lover is an autobiographical novel by Marguerite Duras, published in 1984 by Les Éditions de Minuit. It has been translated into 43 languages and was awarded the 1984 Prix Goncourt. It was adapted to film in 1992 as The Lover.
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