Soft Skin
Originally released in 1998. Soft Skin is a thriller film. directed by Hisayasu Satō. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Moeko Ezawa, Tomomi Kuribayashi, and Kenji Mizuhashi
Synopsis
Minako, a Tokyo housewife, is depressed that everyone has an active life outside the home except her. Taking her inspiration from TV reports of a hitch-hiking chainsaw murderer, Minako decides to spice up her life by finding a young lover and running off with him by faking her kidnapping. While her family frets and worries, Minako has a wonderful time. Eventually, though, she decides it's time to go back to her family. Her lover, however, isn't ready for the fun to end, and Minako's fake kidnapping soon becomes all too real.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Kokuei Company
- Shintoho Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soft Skin about?
Minako, a Tokyo housewife, is depressed that everyone has an active life outside the home except her. Taking her inspiration from TV reports of a hitch-hiking chainsaw murderer, Minako decides to s...
Who directed Soft Skin?
Soft Skin was directed by Hisayasu Satō.
How long is Soft Skin?
Soft Skin has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Soft Skin released?
Soft Skin was released on January 31, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Soft Skin?
The main cast of Soft Skin includes Moeko Ezawa, Tomomi Kuribayashi, Kenji Mizuhashi, Hitoshi Kusanagi, Reiko Takamizu.