Description
Sada is a visually stunning erotic thriller directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, inspired by Nagisa Oshima's controversial masterpiece "In the Realm of the Senses." This film tells the true story of Sada Abe, a Japanese Geisha who murdered and castrated her lover in 1936. Starring Hitomi Kuroki, the film explores Sada's tragic past-her rape at age 14, descent into prostitution, and the passionate crime that made her a media sensation overnight. Winner of the International Critics Prize at the 1998 Berlin Film Festival, Sada offers a powerful and provocative cinematic experience.
This 1998 DVD release from Home Vision Entertainment features a new digital transfer, director and actor filmographies, the original theatrical trailer, and insightful liner notes by film critic Richard Kadrey. Presented in NTSC format with English subtitles, the disc showcases the film in both color and black & white across a 139-minute runtime. The packaging includes striking cover art and a detailed interior insert with scene listings, making it a notable collectible for fans of Japanese cinema and erotic thrillers.
This 1998 DVD release from Home Vision Entertainment features a new digital transfer, director and actor filmographies, the original theatrical trailer, and insightful liner notes by film critic Richard Kadrey. Presented in NTSC format with English subtitles, the disc showcases the film in both color and black & white across a 139-minute runtime. The packaging includes striking cover art and a detailed interior insert with scene listings, making it a notable collectible for fans of Japanese cinema and erotic thrillers.