Kandagawa Pervert Wars
dir. Kiyoshi Kurosawa · 1983
The pursuit of desire can lead to unexpected connections and conflicts that challenge our understanding of love and intimacy.
Plot
Two sexually energized young women who live in a high-rise apartment building happen one day to spy from their window a mother and son making love in the apartment across from theirs. They decide to stage a rescue attempt to free him and in the process one of the young women ends up falling in love with the son despite having a boyfriend and enjoying sex with her female companion. Of course, the mother they are warring against has her own plans when she feels her privacy invaded.
Why watch
"Kandagawa Pervert Wars" boldly mixes comedy and drama to explore the tangled web of desire and affection in the suburbs, where a voyeuristic encounter sparks an unconventional love story that defies societal norms. This film invites viewers to question the boundaries of privacy and intimacy while delivering a delightful mix of humor and heart.
Talking points
- the nature of desire
- boundaries of privacy
- the complexities of love
- societal expectations of sexuality