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Female (2005 film)
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Wikipedia article
is a 2005 Japanese release consisting of five short films by different directors, each based on a short story by a popular Japanese woman writer and focusing on the nature of women's sexuality.
Details
The five sections are as follows:
'Momo (Peaches)'
Based on a story by Kaoruko Himeno, directed by Tetsuo Shinohara and starring Kyko Hasegawa, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi and Eri Nomura.'Taiyo no Mieru Basho Made (Drive Until you See the Sun')
Based on a story by Yuzuki Muroi, directed by Ryuichi Hiroki and starring Chihiro Otsuka, Mitsuko Ishii and Hairi Katagiri.'Yoru no Shita (Licking Nights)'
Based on a story by Kei Yuikawa, directed by Suzuki Matsuo and starring Saki Takaoka.'Megami no Kakato (Heels of the Muse)'
Based on a story by Asa Nonami, directed by Miwa Nishikawa and starring Nene Otsuka and Naoyuki Morita.'Tamamushi (Jewel Beetle)'
Based on a story by Mariko Koike, directed by Shinya Tsukamoto and starring Eri Ishida, Ry Kase and Kaoru Kobayashi.Reception
The film was reviewed positively by critic Russell Edwards for Variety as a celebration of modern womanhood and sexuality in Japan.
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