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Narrative & Subtext

Prostitution/Sex Work

#SocialCommentary
1 director4 episodesin Commentary/Politics

Takashi Miike

4 episodes touching this theme
  • Partially
    Audition

    "Trauma connected to past exploitation surfaces but is not the film’s main focus."

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  • Strongly explored
    Visitor Q

    "You note sex work is central to the family’s dysfunction and Miike’s taboo themes."

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  • Strongly explored
    First Love

    "Monica’s storyline is tied directly to exploitation and survival."

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  • Strongly explored
    Ichi the Killer

    "Sex work is central to the plot, power dynamics, and victimisation."

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