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The poster features a striking silhouette of a woman against a black background, framed by vibrant red and black leaves. The title "Empire of Passion" is elegantly written in white, adding a sense of mystery and intrigue. The overall design evokes a romantic and dramatic atmosphere, hinting at th...

Empire of Passion

1978 · Movie · 105 min· Updated Apr 2026
⭐6.8
🍅80%

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In a small Japanese village at the end of the 19th century, a rickshaw driver's wife takes on a much younger lover and the two conspire to murder him.

Empire of Passion is a film that explores themes of regret, husband wife relationship, based on novel or book. It also touches on sexual obsession and suspicion of murder and love.

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Nagisa Ōshima

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Takahiro Tamura, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Tatsuya Fuji, Takuzō Kawatani, Akiko Koyama, Taiji Tonoyama, Kenzō Kawarasaki, Sumie Sasaki, Eizō Kitamura, Takaaki Sugiura

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The poster features a striking silhouette of a woman against a black background, framed by vibrant red and black leaves. The title "Empire of Passion" is elegantly written in white, adding a sense of mystery and intrigue. The overall design evokes a romantic and dramatic atmosphere, hinting at th...

Empire of Passion

1978•⭐ 6.8•105 min•Updated Apr 2026
🌐Japanese

You can stream Empire of Passion (1978) on Criterion Channel with a subscription.

Rated:R
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In a small Japanese village at the end of the 19th century, a rickshaw driver's wife takes on a much younger lover and the two conspire to murder him.

Empire of Passion is a film that explores themes of regret, husband wife relationship, based on novel or book. It also touches on sexual obsession and suspicion of murder and love.

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Cast

Takahiro Tamura, Kazuko Yoshiyuki, Tatsuya Fuji, Takuzō Kawatani, Akiko Koyama, Taiji Tonoyama, Kenzō Kawarasaki, Sumie Sasaki, Eizō Kitamura, Takaaki Sugiura

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Empire of Passion is streaming on Criterion Channel. Availability last verified April 13, 2026.

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