Title: Original Sin (1992)
Alternate Title: Shinde mo ii
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Plot Synopsis:
Makoto Hirano, a young drifter, arrives in a suburban town and becomes infatuated with Nami Tsuchiya, the wife of a local real estate agent. After securing a job at her husband’s agency, Makoto and Nami begin an illicit affair. As their passion grows, they consider murdering Nami’s husband, Hideki Tsuchiya, leading to a series of tragic consequences.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Takashi Ishii
- Writer:
- Takashi Ishii (screenplay)
- Bo Nishimura (novel)
- Cast:
- Shinobu Otake as Nami Tsuchiya
- Masatoshi Nagase as Makoto Hirano
- Hideo Murota as Hideki Tsuchiya
- Naoto Takenaka
- Ryo Iwamatsu
YouTube Trailer:
Original Sin | Trailer
IMDb Link:
Original Sin (1992)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
- moloko – ★★★★☆
“Takashi Ishii paints a dark and alluring tale of lust and betrayal. The performances are fantastic, especially Shinobu Otake, who carries so much emotional weight.”
- filmclub – ★★★☆☆
“Moody, atmospheric, and brooding—just what you’d expect from Ishii. The pacing may be slow for some, but it builds tension beautifully.”
Meta Description:
Original Sin (1992), also known as Shinde mo ii, is a Japanese drama-thriller directed by Takashi Ishii. The film follows a young drifter and a real estate agent’s wife as their passionate affair spirals into betrayal and violence. Starring Shinobu Otake and Masatoshi Nagase, it delivers a gripping story of obsession and tragedy.
