Manji

Manji

Directed by Yasuzō Masumura

Produced by Daiei Film

196491 min6.5 / 10

A dark, psychologically intense portrait of destructive desire and entanglement in a four-way love affair, where jealousy and obsession spiral toward tragedy.

The four principals in a love affair collide when jealousy, blackmail and suicide enter the picture.

Questions people ask

  • Is Manji sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Does Manji end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is Manji easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Manji scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Manji violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity83

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise25

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Manji

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Manji

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Manji, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Manji, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Manji, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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