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Sexual Assault at a Hotel

Name: Sexual Assault at a Hotel
Director: Koretsugu Kurahara
Released: 1977
Duration: 71 min

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

1977

Director

Koretsugu Kurahara

Runtime

71 minutes

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Sexual Assault at a Hotel (1977) stands out by focusing on queer desire and female empowerment. By highlighting the interactions between Ryoko and Rumiko, the film overturns the passive female stereotype often seen in period films. The film excels in exploring individual identity and dismantling social norms. It uses same-sex attraction as a catalyst for character growth, rather than a minor element. However, it remains culturally localized, lacking racial diversity reflective of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sexual Assault at a Hotel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film focuses on non-straight relationships, particularly through Rumiko's pursuit of Ryoko. This queer storyline drives character development and plot tension.

How does Sexual Assault at a Hotel portray gender?

Good

Women's empowerment and sexual autonomy are central themes, challenging traditional patriarchal roles. The characters shape their own experiences and sexual awakenings.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sexual Assault at a Hotel?

Fair

The cast is predominantly Japanese, offering an authentic glimpse into local social dynamics without blending different racial backgrounds.

How does Sexual Assault at a Hotel represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative challenges strict social norms by emphasizing personal liberation and individual discovery. It prioritizes personal experience over traditional rules or institutional guidance.

Does Sexual Assault at a Hotel include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Focuses on queer desire as a key narrative driver.
Empowers women and promotes sexual autonomy.
Challenges traditional gender roles.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity.
Features a culturally homogeneous cast.

Official Synopsis

The lovely Ryoko is attending a Japanese University on an exchange program. She’s pretty, vulnerable, shy and full of mysterious secrets. Meeting up with her long-time friend Rumiko, Ryoko shuns her aggressive lesbian advances by saying she’s still a virgin. Rumiko is surprised at this revelation and, over the next few days, she takes Ryoko on a series of misadventures to help her with her sexual awakening...

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