FILM
A businessman kills his adulterous wife and is sent to prison. After his release, he opens a barbershop and meets new people, talking to almost no one except for an eel he befriended while in prison.
Directed by Shōhei Imamura
Starring Koji Yakusho, Misa Shimizu, Akira Emoto, Fujio Tokita, Mitsuko Baisho, Show Aikawa, Ken Kobayashi, Sabu Kawahara
| In cinemas | Not listed |
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| Digital release | Not listed |
| Physical release | Not listed |
| First release anywhere | 12 May 1997 |
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