Guilty of Romance (2011)

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Guilty of Romance is a dramatic crime noir film by award-winning director Sion Sono, representing the final part of his acclaimed hate trilogy. Set just before the turn of the 21st century in Maruyamacho Shibuya, a love hotel district, the story begins with a grisly murder. A woman is found dead in a derelict apartment amidst the pouring rain. As the police investigate, the narrative interweaves with the life of Izumi, the wife of a famous romantic novelist. Trapped in a loveless, monotonous daily routine, Izumi decides to pursue her desires. She takes a job as a naked model faking sex on camera, eventually finding a mentor and selling her body to strangers while maintaining a perfect housewife facade at home. This mystery entangles three women in a hellbound love like no other. Blending drama, mystery, and film noir with classical music and vivid colors, the movie delivers a provocative and sensory experience.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2011

Genre:Drama