Bitter Honey movie poster

Bitter Honey

April 1, 2016 1h 45m 4.5/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 2016. Bitter Honey is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Gakuryu Ishii.

Starring Fumi Nikaido, Ren Osugi, and Yoko Maki

Synopsis

Akako, a shape-shifting goldfish in the form of a coquettish nymphet clad in diaphanous red dresses, naively plays the role of erotic muse and adoring pet for an aging writer seeking greatness. Things quickly get complicated for the odd couple, however, when the writer's deceased former student/lover enters the picture as a ghost and helps Akako realize her own desires, activating her agency and frustrating the one-sided male fantasy the writer is so keen to continue.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 1, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 4.5/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Phantom Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bitter Honey about?

Akako, a shape-shifting goldfish in the form of a coquettish nymphet clad in diaphanous red dresses, naively plays the role of erotic muse and adoring pet for an aging writer seeking greatness. Thi...

Who directed Bitter Honey?

Bitter Honey was directed by Gakuryu Ishii.

How long is Bitter Honey?

Bitter Honey has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was Bitter Honey released?

Bitter Honey was released on April 1, 2016 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bitter Honey?

The main cast of Bitter Honey includes Fumi Nikaido, Ren Osugi, Yoko Maki, Kengo Kora, Hanae Kan.