Drama ·Horror · Japan · 1980 · 1h 54m

Writhing Tongue

震える舌

Director

Cast

Mayuko Wakamori as Masako Miyoshi Tsunehiko Watase as Akira Miyoshi Yukiyo Toake as Kunie Miyoshi Ryoko Nakano as Dr. Nose Jūkichi Uno as Doctor Tanie Kitabayashi as Akira's mother

Crew

Takashi Kawamata — Director of Photography Kazuo Ôta — Editor Yasushi Akutagawa — Original Music Composer Masato Ide — Writer Taku Miki — Novel Yoshitarō Nomura — Producer

Synopsis

Masako, a five-year-old girl living, gets a scratch on her finger. After that, she suffered horrible spasms. The doctor checks on her and arrives at the conclusion that she has tetanus. Her parents have to bear the sufferings of their child. The once peaceful family has changed completely.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

based on novel or book

Key Collaborators

Yoshitarō Nomura Director Takashi Kawamata Director of Photography Kazuo Ôta Editor Yasushi Akutagawa Original Music Composer Masato Ide Writer Taku Miki Novel Yoshitarō Nomura Producer Akira Oda Producer

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