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A Snake of June

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2003 | 77 min | Romance, Drama, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Great for anyone who's survived a family wedding and anyone who wants something that moves them. Relationships are put under a microscope, for better or worse. Liked Fatal Attraction or Nightmare Alley? This is a good next one. It's about loss, handled with care rather than melodrama.
The mood
Tense and unsettling, warm and romantic.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 17 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.

Rinko, a woman in a sexless marriage, is blackmailed by a stalker with intimate photos, forcing her into a series of erotic acts that disrupt her mundane life.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    60% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    Our audience score: 58%

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Shinya Tsukamoto

  • Asuka KurosawaRinko Tatsumi
  • Shinya TsukamotoMichiro Iguchi
  • Susumu TerajimaPoliceman
  • Takuji SuzukiRinko's Colleague
  • Mansaku FuwaHouse Owner
  • Masato TsujiokaStalker
  • Tomorowo TaguchiEditor-in-Chief
  • Yûji KôtariShigehiko Tatsumi
  • Ikko SuzukiSex Toy Store Clerk
  • Hiromi KanayaHostess