User Reviews

This little-known pinku eiga has a crafty visual flair, right from the masterfully shot title sequence. The plot concerns a photographer, a rather straight-man protagonist, who receives an unusual request from the weirdly charismatic editor of the soft porn magazine he works for - to get Saya, the mysterious introvert titular character, to pose for a photoshoot. Things soon get chaotic and dangerous, with shocking revelations about their past coming to light. The script tried to utilize its chances to get all serious and psychological about desire, violence, repentance and all that. But the campy acting throughout, especially by the male lead, gets in the way. The narrative flows pretty smooth, often taking unexpected turns, and offers a cold, steely look at the Japanese porn magazine industry. Some of the supporting characters are very well-written. It may appear to some viewers that a lot of events are happening out of nowhere, but who cares about that when those are shot so well and look so good on screen?