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The Desert Archipelago

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Brought up in a nunnery, a young man escapes from the abusive nuns and ventures into the disconcerting outside world.

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Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse "The Deserted Archipelago" may not appeal to everyone due to its exploitative elements, experimental commentary, and dated relevance. Yet, it's a uniquely original film showcasing the creative pinnacle of 60s-70s Japanese cinema Rated: 7 Apr 14, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Katsu Kanai

Director

Kazuyoshi Kushida

Hidekuni

Iku Takeda

Actor

Hiroshi Sazawa

Villager

Jun Arai

Nun B

Machiko Ito

Nun C
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Synopsis Brought up in a nunnery, a young man escapes from the abusive nuns and ventures into the disconcerting outside world.
Director
Katsu Kanai
Screenwriter
Katsu Kanai, Yuki Miyata, Yûji Yamazaki
Production Co
Kanai Productions
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
56m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)