Story of a Prostitute
1965, Japanese. Directed by Seijun Suzuki.
Volunteering as a "comfort woman" on the Manchurian front, where she is expected to service hundreds of soldiers, Harumi is commandeered by the brutal Lieutenant Narita but falls for the sensitive Mikami, Narita's direct subordinate. Seijun Suzuki's Story of a Prostitute is a tragic love story as well as a rule-bending take on a popular Taijiro Tamura novel, challenging military and fraternal codes of honor, as seen through Harumi's eyes.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Story of a Prostitute
Story of a Prostitute is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 27 February 1965
- Original title
- 春婦伝
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hajime Takaiwa
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Story of a Prostitute: quick answers
Is Story of a Prostitute worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Story of a Prostitute have a post-credits scene?
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Story of a Prostitute parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Story of a Prostitute on?
Story of a Prostitute is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Story of a Prostitute?
If you liked Story of a Prostitute, try Charlotte Gray, The Ottoman Lieutenant, Ship of Fools.
Who directed Story of a Prostitute?
Story of a Prostitute (1965) was directed by Seijun Suzuki and stars Tamio Kawachi, Yumiko Nogawa, Isao Tamagawa.