
The Kyoto Connection
Directed by Sadao Nakajima
Produced by Toei Company
A brutal exploitation film that depicts sexual violence and captivity, framed through a disturbing narrative of coercion and Stockholm syndrome.
Christina, on arriving in Japan, acquaints a Japanese man at the airport who looks like a sap. He takes her to his apartment where he brutally rapes her and keeps her hostage and bound in chains. Christina's alluring beauty eventually enchants the rapist and he is soon consulting his 'How to Stimulate a Woman' sex book in an effort to please her...
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Is The Kyoto Connection violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.
Does The Kyoto Connection end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.
Is The Kyoto Connection scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 95% of films.
Is The Kyoto Connection easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is The Kyoto Connection sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































