Japanese Movie - Matsumoto Seicho Special 2 [Yubi]Hoka 5 Sakuhin - Japan 3 DVD

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Japanese Movie

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This collection brings together six masterful dramas by Seicho Matsumoto, the master of social-issue mysteries, depicting men and women gradually consumed by love and desire! The collection includes "The Finger," starring Yuko Natori, which achieved the highest viewership ratings in the history of "Tuesday Suspense Theater"; "Flag in the Mist," featuring a superb performance by Shinobu Otake as a sister who clings to her belief in her brother’s innocence; "The Spine," starring Kimiko Ikegami, which portrays a woman’s love as she fights to prove her lover’s innocence; as well as "The Bad Guys," "The House on the Hill," and "The Staircase in the Nightlight." A star-studded cast brings to life the rich, profound world of Seicho Matsumoto—a collection of masterpieces that will shock and move you, finally available on home video for the first time! [DVD Specifications] 1982–1986 / Japan / Color / Running time: approx. 621 min / 4:3 / Audio: Mono / Single-sided, dual-layer / 6 titles included / 3-disc set *Please note that due to various circumstances, the ending theme songs have been replaced for this release. *Specifications are subject to change. 【Included Bonus】 Booklet ★ "The Finger" holds the record for the highest viewership rating in the history of "Tuesday Suspense Theater" (average rating: 28.0%, according to Video Research Kanto) and is one of the highest-rated TV dramas based on Seicho Matsumoto’s works. This shocking film became a major talking point at the time for the bed scene featuring Yuko Natori and Kayo Matsuo. ★ In "Flag in the Mist," the highlight is Shinobu Otake’s masterful performance as Kiriko, a simple country girl who is swept along by fate and transforms into a woman of the night. ★ In "Spine," Kimiko Ikegami delivers a soul-stirring performance depicting the long journey of a woman who never stopped believing. With invisible truths and wavering judgments, you won’t be able to look away until the very end. ★ In "The Bad Guys," a cast of distinctive actors—including Kazuyuki Furuya, Yuko Natori, Yoshio Harada, Haruko Kato, and Naomi Chiaki—brings to life a story swirling with lust and desire, considered the pinnacle of Seicho Matsumoto’s work. ★ In "The House on the Hill," Ryoko Sakaguchi delivers a seductive performance as a devilishly charming hostess, while Hiroyuki Nagato gives a passionate portrayal of a middle-aged man whose life spirals out of control as he is manipulated by her. Junichi Ishida also makes a strong impression as the young lover pulling the strings behind the scenes. ★ "The Staircase of Night Light" is a highly acclaimed adaptation of Seicho Matsumoto’s suspense masterpiece, depicting a man who climbs the “staircase of night light” in pursuit of his ambitions, featuring a star-studded cast including Ikko Furuya, Kayo Matsuo, Mariko Kaga, Ryoko Sakaguchi, and Takuro Tatsumi.