Odd Obsession

Odd Obsession

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Directed by Kon Ichikawa

Produced by Daiei Film

1959107 min6.2 / 10

A psychologically complex domestic drama that uses sexual dysfunction and transgressive desire to explore aging, inadequacy, and the fracturing of family bonds.

A middle-aged husband of a younger woman finds her youth intimidating to the point that he cannot become aroused. His solution involves the introduction of his daughter's lover to his wife.

Questions people ask

  • Does Odd Obsession end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Odd Obsession violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Odd Obsession scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Odd Obsession sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Odd Obsession easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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.

46/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity79

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Odd Obsession

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Odd Obsession

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Odd Obsession, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Odd Obsession, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Odd Obsession, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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