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Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute

8.3(2)19731h 15m1

Karayuki-san, the Making of a Prostitute is a 1975 Japanese film by director Shohei Imamura. It is a documentary on one of the Japanese "karayuki-san," who were women that were taken from their homes in Japan and used as prostitutes in the post-war period. Many of these women were told that they were doing this to support their families because of the extreme poverty that the war left much of Japan to live in. Imamura focuses on a particular such woman who was sent to Malaysia and never returned to Japan. Joan Mellen, in The Waves at Genji's Door, called this film, "Perhaps the most brilliant and feeling of Imamura's fine documentaries."

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    8.3/10

    2 votes

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Language
Japanese
  • prostitute
  • malaysia
  • prostitution

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Release dates

  • JapanJP

    • TVSource: Wikipedia1 Jan 1973

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When was Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute released?
Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute was released on 1 January 1973.
Where can I watch Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute online?
Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute is available on OVID in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute?
No verified Hindi trailer for Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute?
Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 2 votes.
Who directed Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute?
Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute (1973) was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
How long is Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute?
Karayuki-San, the Making of a Prostitute runs for 1h 15m.

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