The Awakening
1957, Japanese. Directed by Yutaka Abe.
A unique literary work that describes the end of a married woman who rebelled against her husband's adultery and became addicted to her own sexuality.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 1 December 1957
- Original title
- 雌花
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kennosuke Tateoka
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How long is The Awakening?
The Awakening runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Awakening have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Awakening on?
The Awakening isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1957. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Awakening?
If you liked The Awakening, try Winged Creatures, True Believer, Siberian Education.
Who directed The Awakening?
The Awakening (1957) was directed by Yutaka Abe and stars Yōko Minamida, Hisako Yamane, Shirō Ōsaka.