

1963
A woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life.
The Insect Woman (1963) is a Drama film that follows a woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life. Currently, you can watch The Insect Woman on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 73 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.