Film archive, 1985

Love Hotel

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Director Somai Shinji

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Directional debut of Somai Shinji (former AD to Kumashiro Tatsumi and Sone Chusei), this Roman Porno features an original script by Ishii Takashi ("Angel Guts" series). It stars Hayami Noriko in her film debut alongside Terada Minori, co-starring Shimizu Kiriko (Blue Rain Osaka), Nakagawa Rie, and others.

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Film details

Director: Somai Shinji
Country/Region: Japan
Year: 1985
Length: 88min
Original language: Japanese
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Director

Somai Shinji

After dropping out of Chuo University, Somai joined Nikkatsu Studio as a contract AD. He established a fresh visual style in Sailor Suit and Machine Gun (1981), The Catch (1983), and Typhoon Club (Tokyo International Film Festival Young Cinema Grand Prix 1985).

From Tokyo International Film Festival 2026, No. 39