
In the Realm of the Senses
1976

Representation Score
Good
2000
NC-17Director
Jang Sun-woo
Runtime
112 minutes
Average Rating
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Jang Sun-woo’s film delves into the psychological dimensions of power and obsession, effectively dismantling conventional gender hierarchies. It highlights a female protagonist who exercises substantial autonomy. However, the film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities. Additionally, while it offers a culturally authentic South Korean perspective, it does not address broader racial or ethnic diversity.
Category Breakdown
The film centers on a heterosexual relationship and does not include explicit LGBTQ+ identities or characters typically associated with queer narratives.
The story revolves around a female sculptor who exhibits significant psychological and sexual autonomy, challenging traditional submissive feminine roles.
The cast is predominantly South Korean, maintaining cultural authenticity without adhering to Western storytelling conventions.
The film questions traditional moral frameworks by emphasizing individual desires over societal or family norms, exploring themes of moral relativism and existential despair.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film, which focuses on psychological obsession rather than disability as a theme.
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Official Synopsis
A Korean high school student and a married sculptor embark on a sexual odyssey soaked in sadomasochism and love.

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