
Profound Desires of the Gods
Directed by Shōhei Imamura
Produced by Nikkatsu Corporation
A complex, mythologically-inflected drama about cultural collision and exploitation on an isolated island, where modernity confronts ancient tribal traditions and taboos.
Tokyo engineer Kariya arrives on a primitive tropical island, where he interacts with the Futori clan, to drill a well to power a sugar mill.
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Is Profound Desires of the Gods sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does Profound Desires of the Gods end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Profound Desires of the Gods scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Profound Desires of the Gods easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Profound Desires of the Gods violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like Profound Desires of the Gods
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Profound Desires of the Gods
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Profound Desires of the Gods, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Profound Desires of the Gods, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Profound Desires of the Gods, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































