A Snake Of June

A Snake of June 2002 is an Japanese erotic horror film written and directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. It is his seventh film, notable for its post-production blue monochrome cinematography. Upon its release, the film won the Kinematrix Film Award and the San Marco Special Jury Prize at the 59th Venice International Film Festival.

The plot of A Snake of June is about a young woman named Rinku, who is currently a suicide prevention counselor, living with her husband Shigehiko. He is older than her, constantly cleaning things, and is indifferent to sex, so their sex life seems to be not very passionate. During the rainy season in Tokyo, Iguchi is a photographer Rinku consults over the phone, sending her photos he took through the skylight: she is wearing a short skirt, masturbating. He offers her negative things if she follows his instructions. She is humiliated and agrees. He tells her that he only allows her to express her inner desires. He sends her into the night to take a walk on the wild side. Then she asks him for a favor, and soon her husband receives a phone call and photos. Where will this triangle lead? Where will the story between these three characters go? Let’s watch this Japanese movie to find out, guys.