砂の女
Haunting. Erotic. Unforgettable.
A vacationing entomologist suffers extreme physical and psychological trauma after being taken captive by the residents of a poor seaside village and made to live with a woman whose life task is shoveling sand for them.
Woman in the Dunes (1964) is a drama and thriller film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, released on February 15, 1964 with a runtime of 2h 27m. It stars Eiji Okada, Kyôko Kishida, Kōji Mitsui and Hiroko Itō. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 539 ratings.
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Eiji Okada
as Entomologist Niki Jumpei
Kyôko Kishida
as The Woman
Kōji Mitsui
as Village Elder
Hiroko Itō
as Entomologist's Wife
Sen Yano
as Villager
Hideo Kanze
as Villager
Ginzô Sekiguchi
as Villager
Kiyohiko Ichihara
as Villager
Hiroyuki Nishimoto
as Villager
Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, written by Kōbō Abe and Kōbō Abe, produced by Kiichi Ichikawa and Tadashi Ôno.
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 539 ratings.
- to me utterly & completely incomprehensable that this movie has been so neglected , Not included in - more 'popular' -watchlists ( or 'best movie' -lists ... ) - it is a Grand Feast for the eyes and the mind : the story , the acting , the photography is of such superb level !!! - i would hot hesitate to rate it ( - actually with many movie-'professionals' ... ) as among the top twenty best ( cinema-proper ) films…
Reviewed on December 15, 2023
Yikes, but for a film almost entirely set outdoors it’s remarkably claustrophobic! It’s about the exploring bug hunter “Jumpei” (Eiji Okada) who finds himself a bit lost out in the sand dunes after he misses the last bus of the day. A friendly villager offers him some shelter for the night, buy boy is he ill-prepared for quite what that man, and his entire village, has in store. He is placed with a widow, but when…
Reviewed on February 6, 2025
*Woman in the Dunes* is a haunting psychological drama that explores freedom, isolation, and human resilience through compelling character development, striking black-and-white cinematography, and an immersive atmosphere. While its limited setting and restrained character backstories create some emotional distance, the film's powerful symbolism and thoughtful storytelling leave a lasting impression. Overall, it is…
Reviewed on June 26, 2026
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Woman in the Dunes (1964) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Woman in the Dunes (1964) includes Eiji Okada, Kyôko Kishida, Kōji Mitsui, Hiroko Itō and Sen Yano. The film was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Woman in the Dunes was released on February 15, 1964 and runs for 2h 27m.
Woman in the Dunes (1964) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 539 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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