Sweet Whip: The Extended Cut (2013) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray) | Starring Mitsu Dan

Sourced from Japanese Blu-Ray with English Subtitles added

Title: Sweet Whip (2013)

Alternate Title: Amai muchi

Genre: Erotic Drama, Mystery

Plot Synopsis:
Naoko Misaki, a respected doctor specializing in infertility treatment, leads a double life as “Celica,” a masochistic performer at an S&M club. Her complex persona stems from a traumatic experience at 17, when she was abducted and held captive by her neighbor, enduring a month of torment before ultimately killing him to escape. The film delves into Naoko’s psychological journey, exploring themes of trauma, identity, and the interplay between pain and pleasure.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Takashi Ishii
• Writers:
  • Kei Ōishi (novel)
  • Takashi Ishii (screenplay)
• Cast:
  • Mitsu Dan as Naoko Misaki
  • Yuki Mamiya as 17-year-old Naoko
  • Tsuyoshi Nakano as Takeo Fujita
  • Hiroko Nakajima as Kayoko Misaki
  • Naoto Takenaka as Daigo

YouTube Trailer:
Sweet Whip | Trailer

IMDb Link:
Sweet Whip (2013)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. angrynerd – ★★★☆☆
   “A dark and intense exploration of trauma and its lingering effects. Mitsu Dan delivers a compelling performance as Naoko.”
2. spacemountain – ★★★½☆
   “Visually stunning and emotionally harrowing. Not for the faint of heart.”
3. tatsujin – ★★★★☆
   “Takashi Ishii once again proves his ability to weave beauty and horror seamlessly.”
4. lazarusheir – ★★½☆☆
   “Difficult subject matter handled with mixed results. It’s a lot to take in, but the performances stand out.”
5. midnightvoyeur – ★★★★☆
   “A haunting yet strangely poetic tale of survival and self-discovery. Ishii’s direction is fearless.”

Meta Description:
Sweet Whip (2013), also known as Amai muchi, is a Japanese erotic drama directed by Takashi Ishii. The story follows Naoko Misaki, a doctor leading a double life due to past trauma, exploring themes of identity, survival, and the line between pain and pleasure.