The Scent of Pheasant’s Eye: An Episode from the Tales of Flowers

When Kaoru's sister-in-law Miyoko arrives at the family home, tender feelings start to grow between the two. However, the initial happiness that Kaoru finds in the company of her beautiful sister-in-law is frustrated by her brother Mitsuo, Miyoko's husband, who intervenes in their budding passion. Full of unspoken words, deeply suggestive mise-en-scène, and forbidden glances, Fukujuso is a compelling melodrama that surprises us with its potent homoeroticism, especially considering its year of production.

Top Billed Cast

Naomi Egawa

Kaoru

Mitsue Hisamatsu

Miyoko

Kimie Hayashi

Tsuyako

Ginko Hanabusa

Kimiko

Ruriko Hoshi

Masako